Internal Medicine physicians,sometimes known as Internists or Doctors of Internal Medicine, are experts in complexity ..No greater opportunity,responsibility,or obligation can fall to the lot of a human being than to become a physician. They specialize in adult medicine ,and are specially trained to solve diagnostic problems(where diagnosis is not clear   ),manage severe long term illnesses,and help patients with multiple and complex chronic conditions. Tact ,sympathy and understanding are expectd of the physician to solve any problem related to his patient.

PHYSICIAN'S ROLE

In today's era when we have superspecialities for taking care of every system of the body,question is 

what is the role of physician in one's life? Do we visit a physician only when we have fever or some infection only?

Answer is NO.Physicians have a much bigger role . They are essential to help an indiviual navigate to good health,stay healthyand preventing diseases by identifying risk factors. Internal medicine gives physicians the opportunity to combine clinical diagnostics on a wide range of complex and common conditions with a personalised ,copassionate and coprehensive approach. 

Internists can diagnose  and manage chronic disease care for patients with multile issues like diabetes ,hypertension,kidney ,pulmonary  and many more. We, as physician, give a complete treatment plan by collaborating with various specialities to provide optimal care.Often ,other medical professionals call upon internal medicine Physicians for their ability to connect the dots,help solve problema and identify solutions.

We are also the advisors to the patient and their families to help  give patient centered care in a cost effective manner. We motivate adults to get immunised and keep their immunisation chart updated for prevention from various diseases.

CONCLUSION

Hence we can say that physicians not only treat fever and infections but due to their broad area of expertise ,they can diagnose various ailments and give treatment as per the latest guidelines in an evidence based  set up.

When there is a dilemma and diagnosis is not clear, physician play an important role in diagnosis,treatment and also guide the patient to visit a specialist if required. The very act of eliciting the history provides the physician with an opportunity to establish a unique patient physician bond.