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Development of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Treatment of Obesity in a Canadian University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context In 2018, 63.1% Population Studied Patients with obesity enrolled in the Méta-Santé clinic. They complete a commitment form and questionnaire before meeting with a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse, nutritionist, and doctor. Results The clinic has 41 current patients, and 59 have completed their participation.

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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

This position statement from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) outlines our organizational commitment to Measurement-Based Care (MBC) as a foundational element of integrated healthcare. MBC supports optimal clinical practice, demonstrates the value of integrated care teams, and improves outcomes. 3, 5, 6) b.

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First-of-its-kind study examines the impact of cannabis use on surgical patients' post-procedure healthcare needs

Medical Xpress

Between 2016 and 2018, more than 22 percent of Massachusetts residents reported any prior cannabis use for medical or recreational reasons. However, little is known about cannabis use in patients who undergo surgery or interventional procedures, where cannabis use has important additional clinical implications.

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Episode 148: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 4 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 2: Clinical Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Nwamaka Eneanya and Jennifer Tsai to discuss the limitations and harms of race-based medicine in clinical practice. Our guests explain how we can incorporate race-conscious medicine in clinical settings, medical education, and biomedical/epidemiological research to responsibly recognize and address the harms of racial inequality.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

from 2000 to 2018 among people over 65 years old. It tells your office colleagues and patients that your healthcare practice or clinic is committed to forging a healthier work space and community. The healthcare sector contributes 8.5% The healthcare sector contributes 8.5% Contact us today! of total U.S.

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The utilization patterns and impact of the Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program in Eastern Ontario, Canada [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Healthcare providers often struggle to treat patients with chronic pain. The number of participants peaked in 2018 and remained stable thereafter. Conclusions: Participation in the CPSMP resulted in a clinically meaningful increase in patient activation among patients with chronic pain.

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Saving money by integrating physiotherapists in the emergency department: Mission possible? [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Cost study based on randomized clinical trial data (NCT04009369). Mean ED visit cost for PT and EP management was $278.55 (2018 $CAD, Min-Max: 97.64-1,389.94), Implementing management by a PT and an EP would cost the healthcare system an average of $107,335.31 Compare the average cost of an ED visit between three ED care models.