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A Mixed Studies Literature Review on Mental Health Perceived Needs of Family Physicians in Infectious Catastrophes [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Family physicians' pivotal role in prevention and crisis management exposes them to mental stressors due to the highly demanding circumstances. This can potentially compromise their ability to provide optimal patient care. ’s (2006) framework. Context: Catastrophes (e.g., pandemic, etc.)

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The Massachusetts Avenue of health reform

The Health Policy Exchange

Bush Administration and reached an agreement to redirect a multi-million dollar fund for Massachusetts hospitals to provide subsidized health insurance for lower income workers. in 2006 to 1.9% Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine Phillips, Jr.

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Documenting and honoring preferred place of death in oncology hospice patients [Palliative and end-of-life care]

Annals of Family Medicine

A US-based study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found 69% of patients reported avoiding discussions about death, but 92% reported feeling somewhat comfortable talking to a heath care provider about EOL wishes. Unfortunately, EOL discussions may not always include conversations around preferred place of death.

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

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Alex 00:07 We are delighted to welcome Peter Selwyn, who is a family medicine and palliative medicine doctor and chairman of the Department of Family and Social Medicine and director of the Palliative Care Program at Montefiore E instein and author of Surviving the the Personal Journey of an AIDS Doctor.