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Conference Series Ltd invites all the participants from all over the world to attend “2nd International Conference on General Practice & Primary Care” during September 18-19, 2017 at Zurich, Switzerland.  We invite all the healthcare professionals to attend this general practice conference and this conference includes a range of active learning modules, workshops, sessions, short paper and poster presentations. The theme of the conference is "Bringing Innovations Into Patient Care Through Practice Based Research!"

General Practice Conference Highlights:

General Practice and Primary Care:

General practice gives individual focused, proceeding with, far reaching and composed entire individual social insurance to people and families in their groups. General experts oversee 90% of showing issues without referral somewhere else and they oblige data to help oversee troublesome or complex choices. General practice, its practice groups and their essential medicinal services connections include the establishments of a powerful human services framework. General wellbeing manages body nuts and bolts. Human life structures and issues in human parts is the significant idea of general wellbeing. Quiet with any essential issues visits the essential general wellbeing focus. Public health is a preliminary concept that has vital role in general health research. General wellbeing is a preparatory idea that has crucial part when all is said in done wellbeing research.

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5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Pain medicine Conference, Aug 4-5, 2016, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;5th International Conference on Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Conference on Internal Medicine, 31 October -2nd Nov,2016, San Francisco, USA; Translational Medicine Conference, Nov 28-30, 2016, San Francisco, USA; Conference on Restorative Medicine, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, March 17-19,2016, Qroo, Mexico; Family medicine Conference, May 2-6,2016, Sarasota, USA; Rural Medicine  Conference, Oct 20-22, 2016, Canberra, Australia; Family Medicine Summit,  March 16-19, 2016, ScottsDale, USA; USA; Internal Medicine Conference, International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Greece, Dandenong Casey General Practice Association, Australia.

General Practice and Cancer and Palliative care:

General practice is usually the primary step of contact for patients with early symptoms of cancer and general medicine plays a notable role in prevention, screening, and follow-up after treatment and palliative care. There is a larger scope to expand the role of general practice in cancer treatment and Prevention.

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5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; Precision Medicine Conference, December 05-07, 2016 San Antonio, USA; Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics Conference, September 22-24, 2016 Phoenix, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016,Larissa,Greece; Plymouth General Practice Society, Scotland , WMS General Practice Society, England; Psychiatry in General Medicine Conference, April 7-9,2016,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia; USA; Family Medicine Conference, Internal Medicine Summit  Conference, March 17-19,2016, Mexico

General Practice and Cardiology:

The role of General practice is being increasing in the management of the cardiovascular diseases. A general practitioner should be able to manage patients with mild to moderate heart failure and patients with atrial fibrillation in Primary care. A general practitioner should undergo a brief training in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and should follow the standard guidelines.

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5th International Conference on Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic;; Integrative Medicine Conference, Aug 11-12, Las Vegas, USA; Family medicine Conference, May 2-6,2016, Sarasota, USA; Conference on Internal Medicine, 31 October -2nd Nov,2016, San Francisco, USA; Translational Medicine Conference, Nov 28-30, 2016, San Francisco, USA; Conference on Restorative Medicine, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Qroo, Mexico;  Rural Medicine  Conference, Oct 20-22, 2016, Canberra, Australia; Family Medicine Summit,  March 16-19, 2016, ScottsDale, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Greece, Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS), Society of General Practice (SVL), Czech Society of General Practice, Czech

General Practice and Child Health:

General practice gives individual focused, proceeding with, far reaching and composed entire individual medicinal services to people and families in their groups. General experts oversee 90% of exhibiting issues without referral somewhere else and they oblige data to help oversee troublesome or complex choices. General practice, its practice groups and their essential human services connections include the establishments of a viable social insurance framework. General wellbeing manages body nuts and bolts. Human life structures and issues in human parts is the real idea of general wellbeing. Understanding with any fundamental issues visits the essential general wellbeing focus. General practice for child health is a preparatory idea that has imperative part as a rule wellbeing research.

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5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; King’s College London Students’ Union Society, London, Society of General Practitioners of BC , Columbia. International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016,Larissa,Greece; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; Precision Medicine Conference, December 05-07, 2016 San Antonio, USA; Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics Conference, September 22-24, 2016 Phoenix, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; Psychiatry in General Medicine Conference, April 7-9,2016,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia; Internal Medicine Summit  Conference, March 17-19,2016, Mexico.

General Practice and Chronic Diseases:

Chronic Disease Management in General Practice involves appropriate prevention, early identification and best practice management strategies. General practitioners and their staff are usually the first point of contact in the health system and play a key role in the primary intervention, prevention, diagnosis and management of chronic

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5th International Conference on Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Integrative Medicine Conference, Aug 11-12, Las Vegas, USA; Conference on Internal Medicine, 31 October -2nd Nov,2016, San Francisco, USA; Translational Medicine Conference, Nov 28-30, 2016, San Francisco, USA; Conference on Restorative Medicine, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Qroo, Mexico; Family medicine Conference, May 2-6,2016, Sarasota, USA; Rural Medicine  Conference, Oct 20-22, 2016, Canberra, Australia; Family Medicine Summit,  March 16-19, 2016, ScottsDale, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Greece, Plymouth General Practice Society, Scotland , WMS General Practice Society, England.

General Practice and Dermatology:

Consultations for dermatology problems in general practice have risen and up to 15% of General practice consultations now relate to problems with the skin. General Practice skin consultations include Eczema, infections, acne, psoriasis, urticaria and skin tumors. It is important to realize that common problems present commonly. In general Practice we often diagnose at an early stage when the clinical signs are still vague.

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5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; Precision Medicine Conference, December 05-07, 2016 San Antonio, USA; Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics Conference, September 22-24, 2016 Phoenix, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016,Larissa,Greece; Psychiatry in General Medicine Conference, April 7-9,2016,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia; Internal Medicine Summit  Conference, March 17-19,2016, Mexico, Society of General Practice (SVL),Society of General Practitioners of BC , Columbia.

General Practice and Education and Research:

General practice is fundamental to the success of Healthcare System. Health provision in general practice is first-contact, continuous, comprehensive, and personalized. General practice adheres to core values of universal access, patient centered and population based care over time, and efficient organization and advocacy.

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5th International Conference on Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Translational Medicine Conference, Nov 28-30, 2016, San Francisco, USA; Conference on Restorative Medicine, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; Integrative Medicine Conference, Aug 11-12, Las Vegas, USA; Conference on Internal Medicine, 31 October -2nd Nov,2016, San Francisco, USA;  Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Qroo, Mexico; Family medicine Conference, May 2-6,2016, Sarasota, USA; Rural Medicine  Conference, Oct 20-22, 2016, Canberra, Australia; Family Medicine Summit,  March 16-19, 2016, Scotts Dale, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Greece, University of Nottingham Medical School General Practice Society, Scotland

General Practice and Minor Surgery:

Minor surgery in general practice is being practiced since long time and it is cost effective and patient friendly. Minor surgery processes such as removing skin tags can be performed by the General Practitioner. Minor surgery falls into two distinct procedures excision followed by suturing and injections. A general practitioner should be properly equipped and follow standard guidelines during minor surgery to avoid further infections and complications. General Surgery is a preliminary surgery. In later stages of initial diagnosis by general medicine doctor, the patient may be suggested for surgery that is, operating and dissecting human body in process of treatment.

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5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Precision Medicine Conference, December 05-07, 2016 San Antonio, USA; Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics Conference, September 22-24, 2016 Phoenix, USA; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016,Larissa,Greece; Psychiatry in General Medicine Conference, April 7-9,2016,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia; Internal Medicine Summit  Conference, March 17-19,2016, Mexico, The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), Australia, Association of Chaplaincy in General Practice, Europe, Health Inequality, UK, Immunology & Infectious Diseases Society, Scotland.

General Practice and Neurology:

Neurological problems in general practices are common and makes up around 7% of consultations. Neurological illnesses are frequently disabling and only rarely do they go away. General practitioners will diagnose and manage the most common conditions, like headache and migraine. They refer for diagnosis less common ones, like epilepsy and Parkinson's disease, and take most of them back afterwards for long-term management.

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5th International Conference on Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Integrative Medicine Conference, Aug 11-12, Las Vegas, USA; Conference on Internal Medicine, 31 October -2nd Nov,2016, San Francisco, USA; Translational Medicine Conference, Nov 28-30, 2016, San Francisco, USA; Conference on Restorative Medicine, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Qroo, Mexico; Family medicine Conference, May 2-6,2016, Sarasota, USA; Rural Medicine  Conference, Oct 20-22, 2016, Canberra, Australia; Family Medicine Summit,  March 16-19, 2016, ScottsDale, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Greece, Medical Society, England, Wilderness Medical Society, Scotland.

General Practice and Nursing:

General practice nursing is the fastest growing area within the healthcare sector and covers many areas of nursing practice including lifestyle education, aged care, women’s health, men’s health, infection control, chronic disease management including cardiovascular, asthma and COPD care, immunization, cancer management, mental health, maternal and child health, health promotion, population health, diabetes, wound management, Aboriginal health and many more.

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5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; Precision Medicine Conference, December 05-07, 2016 San Antonio, USA; Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics Conference, September 22-24, 2016 Phoenix, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016,Larissa,Greece; Psychiatry in General Medicine Conference, April 7-9,2016,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia; Internal Medicine Summit  Conference, March 17-19,2016, Mexico, Ogston Surgical Society, Scotland, Physicians Associate Society, UK.

General Practice and Sexual Health:

General practice has an important role in the management of sexual health problems, taking a holistic and integrated approach. A General practitioner should describe the ethical principles involved when treating patients who have sexual health concerns, e.g. contraception and abortion, Understand the different cultural expectations regarding sexual behaviour and orientation, Describe the importance of confidentiality, informed choice and valid consent, Be aware of the legal aspects, Ensure sensitivity to particular cultural beliefs and patient choice, e.g. the need for a female practitioner.

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5th International Conference on Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Integrative Medicine Conference, Aug 11-12, Las Vegas, USA; Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Qroo, Mexico; Family medicine Conference, May 2-6,2016, Sarasota, USA; Conference on Internal Medicine, 31 October -2nd Nov,2016, San Francisco, USA; Translational Medicine Conference, Nov 28-30, 2016, San Francisco, USA; Conference on Restorative Medicine, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; Rural Medicine  Conference, Oct 20-22, 2016, Canberra, Australia; Family Medicine Summit,  March 16-19, 2016, ScottsDale, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Greece, Endocrinology and Diabetes, USA, University Of Birmingham Medical Society, England.

General Practice and ENT:

Ear, Nose and throat Diseases form a major part of the General Practice consultations. In adults external ear problems especially wax are the common reasons. In older children Otitis media is the most common presentation. A general practitioner should manage primary contact with patients who have ENT problems, identify symptoms that are within the normal range and in the severe cases refer them to an ENT specialist.

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5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; Precision Medicine Conference, December 05-07, 2016 San Antonio, USA; Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics Conference, September 22-24, 2016 Phoenix, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016,Larissa,Greece; Psychiatry in General Medicine Conference, April 7-9,2016,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia; Internal Medicine Summit  Conference, March 17-19,2016, Mexico, Southampton University General Practitioner’s Society, England, General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA), Australia.

General Practice and Infectious Diseases:

General Practitioners are being more than ever in managing the complicated infectious diseases.  There are too few infectious disease specialists to meet the demand, particularly in rural areas. Complicating issue like increasing antibiotic resistance, lack of new antimicrobials are the most serious health threats. General Practitioners may greatly improve the management of the patients with infectious diseases.

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5th International Conference on Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Pain medicine Conference, Aug 4-5, 2016, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Integrative Medicine Conference, Aug 11-12, Las Vegas, USA; Conference on Restorative Medicine, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Qroo, Mexico; Conference on Internal Medicine, 31 October -2nd Nov,2016, San Francisco, USA; Translational Medicine Conference, Nov 28-30, 2016, San Francisco, USA;  Family medicine Conference, May 2-6,2016, Sarasota, USA; Rural Medicine  Conference, Oct 20-22, 2016, Canberra, Australia; Family Medicine Summit,  March 16-19, 2016, ScottsDale, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Greece, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Australia, Australian Medical Association (AMA), Australia.

General Practice and Mental Health:

Mental health issues are recognized as a major public health problem today and the management of mental health problems plays an increasing burden on health services. General practitioners are successful in managing uncertainty in clinical practice. It is not always necessary to make a diagnosis in order to make a management decision, or determine a course of treatment. It is important that general practice and primary care develop their own philosophies and management with regard to psychological disorder, which takes uncertainty and our present imperfect understanding of symptoms and disorders into account.

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5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; Precision Medicine Conference, December 05-07, 2016 San Antonio, USA; Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics Conference, September 22-24, 2016 Phoenix, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016,Larissa,Greece; Psychiatry in General Medicine Conference, April 7-9,2016,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia; Internal Medicine Summit  Conference, March 17-19,2016, Mexico, World Organisation of National Colleges Academic Associations of General Practice (WONCA), United Kingdom,  General Practice supervisors Australia Association (GPSA), United Kingdom.

General Practice and Respiratory Medicine:

Respiratory diseases are most common long-term conditions affecting people. The identification, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of most respiratory diseases is a primary care issue. The impact of respiratory medicine on patients, families, health services and society is significant. When dealing with respiratory patients, general practitioners need key skills to interpret investigations, identify co-morbidity and effectively manage resources. Respiratory disease affects patients of all ages.

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5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; Pain medicine Conference, Aug 4-5, 2016, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Integrative Medicine Conference, Aug 11-12, Las Vegas, USA; Conference on Internal Medicine, 31 October -2nd Nov,2016, San Francisco, USA; Translational Medicine Conference, Nov 28-30, 2016, San Francisco, USA; Conference on Restorative Medicine, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago, USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Qroo, Mexico; Family medicine Conference, May 2-6,2016, Sarasota, USA; Rural Medicine  Conference, Oct 20-22, 2016, Canberra, Australia; Family Medicine Summit,  March 16-19, 2016, ScottsDale, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Greece, Family Doctor Association, United Kingdom, General Practice Psychotherapy Association (GPPA), England.

General Medicine and Renal Medicine:

In the past, renal medicine was considered as a complicated rare disease that has to be treated only by specialists. But today they are a part of the Primary care every day. General Practice working in collaboration with secondary care is crucial management of all the stages of renal disorders. If a general practitioner can identify patients with Renal disorders early then it can reduce the chances of s of an emergency hospital admission.

Recommended General Practice Conferences | Physician Conferences | Healthcare Meetings

5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; Precision Medicine Conference, December 05-07, 2016 San Antonio, USA; Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine & Molecular Diagnostics Conference, September 22-24, 2016 Phoenix, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016,Larissa,Greece ; Vascular Medicine and Surgeons Meeting Conference, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago,  USA; Family Medicine Conference, April 16-17,2016,San Francisco, USA; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; ; Psychiatry in General Medicine Conference, April 7-9,2016,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia; Internal Medicine Summit  Conference, March 17-19,2016, Mexico, Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada (MDPAC), Canada, South Eastern Health Providers Association (SEHPA).

Emergencies in General Practice:

Emergency care is a role of general practitioners and they should be properly educated, equipped skilled and organize their practices to provide prompt and effective management whenever the need needed. General Practice includes Management of emergencies. Some of the emergencies can be managed completely at a general practice while others should be referred to hospital after initial management. Writing an appropriate referral, arranging transport facilities, informing the hospital about the referral are also important steps in the process as these measures could prevent crucial delays. Emergency care or nursing should be given to patients in life threatening cases to save the life of individual. It is a medical treatment provided to effected or injured person based on their medical conditions.

Recommended General Practice Conferences | Physician Conferences | Healthcare Summits

5th International Conference on Health Informatics and Telemedicine, August 29-30, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference, August 24-26, 2016 Philadelphia,  USA; Sleep Disorders Medicine Conference, November 28-30, 2016 Atlanta, USA; International Congress of Internal Medicine Conference, March 17-19,2016, Greece, New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA), New Zealand, The Australian General Practice Network (AGPN), Australia, The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), Australia, Pain medicine Conference, Aug 4-5, 2016, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Integrative Medicine Conference, Aug 11-12, Las Vegas, USA; Conference on Internal Medicine, 31 October -2nd Nov,2016, San Francisco, USA; Translational Medicine Conference, Nov 28-30, 2016, San Francisco, USA; Conference on Restorative Medicine, October 24-25, 2016 Chicago, USA; 

Entrepreneur Investment Meet:

General Practice 2017 provides great avenues for Investors seeking for investment opportunities and expanding their business horizons.  Our conference is attended by participants from more than 40 countries and attracts an interesting combination of academic researchers, practitioners and individuals who are engaged in general medicine practices thereby providing plenty of networking opportunities and newfound knowledge.