Internal Medicine, General Medicine Conference-IPSC 2026

Internal medicine has a pivotal position in critical care, with patients presenting acute, life-threatening illnesses like sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction. It is the role of internists to stabilize patients, treat comorbid conditions, and coordinate with critical care services to provide timely interventions. Technological gains in ventilatory support, modes of dialysis, and hemodynamic monitoring have improved survival rates in critical care. Internal medicine doctors also ensure continuity of care post-ICU discharge, taking care of long-term recovery and avoiding complications. This two-sided role indicates the flexibility of internal medicine in both acute and chronic disease management.