The challenges and rewards of social prescribing in family medicine.

The article discusses the challenges and rewards of social prescribing in family medicine, emphasizing the impact of social determinants of health on patient outcomes. Social prescribing connects patients with non-medical support to address holistic needs, improving well-being and health outcomes. While social prescribing offers benefits such as improved emotional and physical health, challenges include lack of awareness, patient acceptance, evidence, and sustainability. The practice aims to shift medical care towards a person-centric and preventive approach, promoting a holistic healthcare model. [Extracted from the article]