Lincoln Family Medical Group, PC--FAQs

Lincoln Family

Medical Group, P.C.

FAQs

What is the content and responsibility of a family practice doctor?*
The American Academy of Family Physicians maintains responsibility for determining the philosophy, content and scope of family practice, and for establishing the definition of "family practice" and "family physician." It is recognized that accreditation of family practice residency programs is the responsibility of the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Certification of family physicians is the responsibility of the American Board of Family Practice (ABFP). Both accreditation of training and certification of individuals should be based on the philosophy, content, and scope of family practice as defined by the AAFP.

What is the definition of family practice?*
Family practice is the medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and the family.

Which physicians can I choose?
Dr. Blomgren, Dr. McPherson, Dr. Matt Jacobsen and Dr. Dorothea Jacobsen are currently able to take new patients for most types of insurance. Dr. Michels and Dr. Hustad are UNABLE to take new patients. Two Exceptions: Dr. Michels and Dr. McPherson do take new OB patients, and all physicians will accept the spouse and children of their current patients.

*Source: http://www.aafp.org