Tom had been feeling very tired and went to his family practitioner with this concern. The family practitioner asked Tom about his feelings. Tom reported having trouble concentrating and not feeling as hungry as usual. Further questioning revealed Tom was disappointed about a failed relationship and employment. The family practitioner referred Tom to a psychiatrist for care for possible depression. A family practitioner is .a. specialist in primary care and treatment of family members on a continuing basisb. specialist who treats family members’ gastrointestinal disordersc. specialist who treats older familiesd. specialist who treats mental disorders within families

The answer is (a.) specialist in primary care and treatment of family members on a continuing basis

Explanation:

A family practitioner is a doctor who specify in caring for the whole family. They function as a doctor for people no matter what their age and gender is.

The answer to the problem is option "a."

A family practitioner is a specialist in primary care and treatment of family members on a continuing basis.

Explanation:

Tom was referred to a psychiatrist by the Family practitioner for care of possible depression of the disappointment about a failed relationship and employment because he a specialist but does not treat diseases but cares only for patience of all ages and gender.

For clarifications, unlike other medical specialists who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine practitioners provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. “Family physicians do not treat diseases; they take care of people.”

these are common warning signs of overtraining syndrome:

washed-out feeling, tired, drained, lack of energy

mild leg soreness, general aches, and pains

pain in muscles and joints

sudden drop in performance

insomnia

headaches

decreased immunity (increased number of colds, and sore throats)

decrease in training capacity/intensity

moodiness and irritability

depression

loss of enthusiasm for the sport

decreased appetite

increased incidence of injuries.

a compulsive need to exercise

the answer should be true