Family is a group of people connected through marriage, blood, or adoption. Family provides emotional support and establishes ground rules. Family is more about bonding than blood relations
Family therapy involves counseling 2+ people to address family health issues. Therapy helps strengthen family unit for better communication and support. Therapist takes non-judgmental role in resolving conflicts
HMOs contract with network of physicians to offer care at set costs. Primary care provider coordinates all medical services. Specialty care requires referrals from primary care physician. Only in-network providers are covered
Group provides care for children aged 0-16 in clinics and hospitals. Breastfeeding is prioritized in baby development. Newborns undergo phenylketonuria and hypothyroidism screening. Physical, social and psychological development is assessed. Immunization services follow Ministry of Health and WHO guidelines
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