ABSTRACT
Family medicine practices are found in both urban and rural areas. An environmental impact study is recommended because noise and pollution in the proximity of the surgery will impinge on the operations of the practice and thus its patients' comfort. In addition, it is much better to have natural light in the practice, especially in the consultation rooms. Good planning and thoughtful design help to establish a practice in which people feel comfortable and relaxed. The list of medical equipment can be very long and varies with the type of practice and the scope of services provided. After staff have been appointed, training, further education and professional development are important, both to the staff and the practice, as human resources are valuable assets to the organization in carrying out its business. Management activities in a practice amount to a collection of functional systems that make things work and happen in providing patient-care services.
