Tom had been feeling very tired and went to his family practitioner with this concern. the family practitioner asked tom about his feelings. tom reported having trouble concentrating and not feeling as hungry as usual. further questioning revealed tom was disappointed about a failed relationship and employment. the family practitioner referred tom to a psychiatrist for care for possible depression. a family practitioner is . specialist in primary care and treatment of family members on a continuing basisb. specialist who treats family members’ gastrointestinal disordersc. specialist who treats older familiesd. specialist who treats mental disorders within families

.a. specialist in primary care and treatment of family members on a continuing basis

Explanation:

A family Practitioner is an individual who specifically specializes on taking care of the family on continual occasion. Part of the role of the  family Practitioner is that He/she must be dedicated and devoted to the thorough health care of all members in the family by directing and mentoring them relating to health issues when catering for their health status.

Family practitioners employ the use of their vast knowledge in their medical profession to cater for various health issues but if a clinical and medical problem falls off their scope of knowledge, they will then direct the client to an appropriate specialist.

As seen in the case of Tom, despite all the symptoms faced by Tom, the family practitioner referred (directed) Tom to a psychiatrist for care for possible depression.