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Exploring Iron Deficiency in Alberta: Following up on Clinical Observations [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: Our study investigates ID prevalence in Alberta from 2010 to 2022 and its association with patient and provider characteristics. These individuals had at least one ferritin test between 2010-2022. Notably, providers who were female and located in urban sites were more likely to perform ferritin testing.

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Access to health care and services for the Deaf: A scoping review of reviews [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

2010) and adapted by Schultz et al. A patient partner from the Deaf community collaborated on each step of this project. Results: Thirteen reviews published in English from 2010 to 2023 were included. Intervention/Instrument: Access to health care and services as conceptualized by Levesque et al.

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Tapping the potential applications of mHealth

The Health Policy Exchange

Mobile health, or "mHealth" for short, describes technology that allows clinicians or public health professionals to monitor and/or deliver health-related messages to patients via cellular phones, tablets, or other wireless devices. electrocardiogram) and would pose safety risks to patients if they malfunctioned.

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San Luis Obispo Physician Launches New Medical Practice with Exclusive Service Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

Margaret Greenough, a family medicine specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA, has opened a new medical practice offering patients the Concierge Choice FullFlex™ program. Most importantly, Concierge Choice programs offer patients peace of mind. It’s a wonderful way to practice medicine.”

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Nutrition and dietary guidelines: stirring the (policy) pot

The Health Policy Exchange

They must learn to work in interprofessional teams with dietitians and other skilled health professionals to help patients make needed dietary changes. Current (2010) U.S. In contrast, increasing intakes of saturated fat and added sugar are associated with lower food costs. Dietary Guidelines. Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L.

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Defining Emergency

StorytellERdoc

I originally wrote this piece in December, 2010. Lately, though, it seems the system meant to provide this care is being bogged down by questionable decision-making. Instead of providing emergent care, it seems I spend at least half of my emergency room time now playing doctor to chronic illnesses. To pain control issues.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. In these complex and ever-changing environments, staffing challenges can quickly become a critical issue, impacting both patient care quality and operational efficiency.