Background
: This survey was investigated the actual situations and an attitude of continuing medical service with private or family usual medical provider for that serves basic data to family practice. The family physician, provide continuous and comprehensive care for the individual and family, was insufficient in Korea.

Methods : A questionnaire survey was conducted with the answered 342 persons which were randomly selected to local residents in Daerimdong, which were many hospitals, universal hospital and local clinics in Seoul, from Aug. 1, to Aug. 31, 1992.

Results : The rate of respondents who have the usual medical provider was 34.2%, family usual medical provider among subject was 70.1%. The rate of respondents who have the idea of necessity for usual medical provider was 89.8%. Confidence of usual medical provider was most common reason in group that have usual medical provider. The group that haven't usual medical provider was to make inquires at any time. Favorable pictures of usual medical provider was confidence, specialty, kindness, in order. The 70.2% in group that haven't usual medical provider visited to pharmacy when disease arises.

Conclusion : There were many medical specialists but most peoples desire to produce a great number of family physician who continuous and comprehensive health care or treatment for family.