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World Family Doctor Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Doctors

In Georgia, the first Doctor's Day celebration was established in 1933. Eudora Brown Almond (wife of prominent physician Dr. Charles B. Almond) was primarily responsible for the conception of this event.

World Family Doctor Day occurs annually on May 19. World Family Doctor Day was established by the World Organisation of Family Doctors (W.O.N.C.A.) in 2010 and has since evolved into a global commemoration of the significance of family doctors in health care. Participating in this event is an excellent way to demonstrate appreciation for the crucial role family medicine plays in providing patients with individualised, comprehensive, and long-term health care. The time has come to recognise the significant contributions that family physicians have made to medicine on a global scale. It is also an opportunity to recognise the advancements in family medicine and the efforts of primary care teams around the globe.

The background of World Family Doctor Day

In Georgia, the first Doctor’s Day celebration was established in 1933. Eudora Brown Almond (wife of prominent physician Dr. Charles B. Almond) was primarily responsible for the conception of this event. She decided to dedicate this day to recognising and honouring doctors and physicians around the globe for their dedication and hard work to achieve medical excellence.

The Georgia State Medical Alliance approved her plan in 1934, and it was implemented for the first time on May 10, 1934. The long-standing tradition of sending greeting cards and gifts to physicians and their families on this special day began at this time.

In spite of the fact that the function of physicians has become more essential in the current era, it was just as important in the past. As a consequence, this act received widespread praise and appreciation. The president of the United States at the time, George Bush, declared this day a national holiday.

This significant holiday, celebrated annually with a specific theme, honours the advancements in family medicine and recognises the hard work and dedication of all family physicians worldwide. It aims to recognise and honour family physicians, boost their morale, and highlight critical issues related to their work in promoting global health care.

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5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT FAMILY DOCTORS

Family medicine is widely regarded as the most adaptable of all medical specialties, as it provides comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages.

Family medicine is a specialty that provides care in a variety of contexts, including office settings, hospitals, in-patient facilities, and health centres.

Prevention services and improved management of chronic illness are two of the many ways family physicians care for the health of their communities.

Having a primary care physician can reduce health disparities in populations that lack simple access to hospitals and basic healthcare services.

Doctors who specialise in family medicine have the best understanding of how to plan various health services; they have a greater grasp of a community’s needs, epidemiological patterns, and resource variations.

WORLD FAMILY DOCTOR DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2023 May 19 Friday
2024 May 19 Sunday
2025 May 19 Monday
2026 May 19 Tuesday
2027 May 19 Wednesday
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