Abstract
Family medicine practice is at the core of health systems in almost all developed and developing countries and determines the quality of health at the individual and community level.
Although it is at the core of the health systems of the countries, family medicine is influenced by the socioeconomic, educational and cultural level of the country where it is applied. Depending on this situation, family medicine practices differ between countries.
Family medicine practice, which has a complex structure between medical and paramedical partners, should be well-defined in this respect. As a result, family medicine is applied by determining laws, regulations and directives according to the structure of the countries. Family medicine legislation of the countries shows similarities in this respect, but also presents important differences.
This article examines the legislation of the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States and discusses the idea that family medicine is the development of Turkey and similar countries.
Citation
Gökta? O. Family Medicine Legislation in the World and Recommendations to the Turkish Health System. SM J Fam Med. 2017; 1(2): 1014.