For Patients
We hope that this page provides you with useful health information. If you are not well, you should ALWAYS seek the personal advice of your Family Physician. Most documents on this site are .pdf files and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, it is available for free. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader FAQs
- What is a "Family Physician?"
- Family Physicians are Board Ceritified, Residency Trained Specialists in Family Medicine, the medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences. The scope of family practice encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity. Simply, Family Physicians are specialists in YOU...and your whole family.
- Where can I learn more about Family Physicians?
- For more information on Family Physicians and the Specialty of Family Practice, direct your browser to the following site: http://www.aafp.org/x6809.xml
- How can I find a Family Physician in my area?
- Use the NJAFP "DocFinder" tool by clicking on Find a Member Family Physician or email the NJAFP office
- NJAFP Flu Information - njafpflufighting.org is the NJAFP website with information specific to Influenza.
- NJAFP Quarterly Health Tips - STREP - Information from your Family Physicians on Strep
- Additional Strep Information - This supplemental information to the NJAFP Health Alert on STREP will open in a new browser window. Just close that window when through in order to return to this page. From your Family Doctor - The PATIENT site of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Information on many healthcare topics, as well as a "DOC FINDER" tool to locate a Family Physician in your town.