Introduction
The Department of General Practice of Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital serves as an integration hub for preventive medicine, clinical medicine, rehabilitation medicine, psychology, behavioral science, humanities, sociology, and other disciplines, embodying a comprehensive and versatile clinical profession. Anchored in a patient-centered diagnosis and treatment model, the department delivers holistic, continuous, and personalized medical services curated for patients with co-morbidities, psychosomatic ailments, and early undifferentiated diseases. This patient-centric approach guarantees convenient and individualized medical care at every stage of illness, marked by appropriateness and high quality.
By implementing closed-loop management strategies, including complete patient health management, real-time responsiveness throughout the entire process, expedited admission pathways, regular discharge follow-up, rehabilitation follow-up, and health education initiatives, the Department of General Practice conducts comprehensive analyses and evaluations of various bodily systems and organs. This enables the formulation of tailored treatment plans best suited to each patient's needs. The department not only serves as the premier medical service provider for patients but also assumes the role of the best health manager for patients and their families.
The Department of General Practice operates general outpatient clinics, specialty outpatient clinics, and specialized outpatient clinics, with 21 full-time beds. It also houses a standardized training base for general practice residents and a general teaching and research office. Executive Director Guo Yuewu brings extensive clinical experience in multidisciplinary integrated treatment, particularly in the individualized comprehensive treatment of malignant tumors, chronic conditions, and psychosomatic diseases. Proficient in patient-centered general diagnosis and treatment, Guo Yuewu has served as a medical consultant and guest host for multiple medical and health programs on Shanghai People's Broadcasting Station and Shanghai TV Station since 1996. He hosts the renowned health program "Live Over 100 Years Old - Dr. Guo's Afternoon Tea".
Specialties
- People-centered health maintenance
- Comprehensive medical care
- Integrated medical care
- Continued medical care
- Convenient medical care
- Prevention-oriented care
The scope of treatment in the Department of General Practice encompasses:
- Newly diagnosed patients with undifferentiated diseases
- Patients with comorbidities of various chronic diseases
- Patients who are parties to health management agreements
- Potential patients identified during the health management process
- Patients requiring two-way referrals
- Patients with psychosomatic diseases
