title: The role of family medicine in the health science centre.
abstract: The evolution of training in family medicine has passed through several controversial phases to its current position within academic medicine. Many controversies still exist; this article defines them in the areas of education, service and research, gives some reasons why they exist, and offers conclusions on the benefits of having a family practice unit in a health science centre.
authors.forename: I W
authors.initials: IW
authors.lastname: Bean