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How to Get Rid of Old/Unused Medicines

Noreta Family Medicine

As a family doctor, I hear my patients talk about their “medicine cabinet full of old medicines” all the time. Even if you don’t flush your meds, chances are that someone in your family, a neighbor, etc. A research study from 2006 showed that 50% of the people surveyed incorrectly flushed their meds down the toilet (read more HERE ).

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What every physician should know about care experience (and why it matters)

Permanente Medicine

WM: Like you, I’m a family physician. I joined SCPMG straight from residency in 2006. I think sometimes we don’t necessarily realize the importance in the role that each of us individually as physicians can have with patients both within the exam room but also globally. Guest Wadie L. Marcos, D.O.

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