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Evaluating Patient Experiences with a Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada [Mixed methods research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: In March 2020, the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (VTAC) was launched as a large-scale, innovative, hybrid healthcare program. This was irrespective of demographic characteristics, health status or appointment modality. The county lacks walk-in clinics, resulting in overburdened emergency departments.

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From Surgeries To Keeping Company: The Place Of Robots In Healthcare

The Medical Futurist

They are often overwhelmed by physically and mentally daunting tasks, and the result is often an unpleasant experience for everyone involved. With remote-controlled medical robots, caretakers can interact with their patients, check on their living conditions and the need for further appointments. In the U.S., in 30 seconds and 99.9%

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Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Simon, MD, MPH , is Boston’s inaugural Chief Behavioral Health Officer, appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu. He Disparities in Restraint Practices: Disparities in restraint practices are addressed, particularly the disproportionate use of physical and pharmacologic restraints on Black people. 2020 Nov 12;383(20):1904-1905.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

Questions for your appointment Write down questions for your doctor and check them off during your appointment. Ask the doctor what symptoms should trigger a follow-up appointment. Then, they’ll perform a physical examination, monitor your breathing and oxygen saturation, and listen to your lungs.

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10 Things To Do To Keep Your Heart Happy

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

According to the CDC, “About 697,000 people in the United States died from heart disease in 2020– that’s 1 in every 5 deaths”. It is important to always schedule the next follow up appointment to prevent refill delays. If you still have problems falling asleep, consider setting up an appointment with your doctor.

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Telehealth vs In-Person Palliative Care: A Podcast with Joseph Greer, Lynn Flint, Simone Rinaldi, and Vicki Jackson

GeriPal

However, lack of physical presence may make this contender struggle to land the emotional support punch that is at the very heart of palliative care. So delivering those month visits in clinic, often in tandem with their other oncology appointments. Lynn, what were you doing in Covid 2020? Who will emerge victorious?

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RCT of Palliative Care for Heart Failure and Lung Disease: David Bekelman and Lyndsay DeGroot

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. He also found gaps, including very few studies of patients with lung disease, and little impact of trials on quality of life. Eric: Yeah.