title: Toward clarification of objectives for family practice and family medicine.
abstract: This paper analyzes the social boundaries derived from an adequate definition of family practice and family medicine and explores the social dynamics between them and other social institutions and disciplines, More precise objectives  for family practice and family medicine are delineated using a model which specifies social targets, methods, and purpose of intervention. Implication for further research in family medicine are discussed as well as their future effect on family practice.
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004501:Education, Medical; D004630:Emergencies; D005194:Family Practice; D008511:Medicine; D010820:Physicians / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012931:Social Environment; D013038:Specialization; D014481:United States