General practice is the name given in various nations, such as the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, to the services provided by General practitioners. In some nations, such as the US, similar services may be described as family medicine or primary care.

Family Practice – Family practice physicians are able to treat patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. ... General Practice – General Practice physicians are like family practice physicians and can treat patients of any gender or age.

General practitioners often decide whether patients can be treated generally, or whether they need a specialist. General practitioners treat patients of all ages and genders.