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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MBC is presented not simply as data collection, but as a dynamic, evidence-based clinical process that enhances outcomes, promotes equity, and strengthens team-based care. Read more about CFHA’s call for its widespread adoption across systems, settings, and stakeholders. MBC is much more than simply administering behavioral health measures.

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2020 - 2021 Residency Season (Diary Posts)

Aspiring Minority Doctor

I originally planned to write weekly, but life remained busy as usual, so I only wrote two posts, one from 10/22/2020 and another from 10/23/2020. 10/22/2020 I’m a little late with my first ERAS post, but things have been super busy this week. There's not much, so I'll just include both posts here. I was super confused!

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The impact of COVID-19 on gender-based intimate partner violence : a scoping review [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

The eligibility criteria were english-speaking articles published from 01/01/2020 to 06/30/2020 that addressed IPV during COVID-19 and considered gender-based violence among all subjects of the article. Study Design qualitative scoping review Setting The review was conducted manually in three databases (Medline, PubMed and PsychInfo).

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2025 POP! Keynote Revealed

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

She was awarded Honoree of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts’ 100 List in 2020, which celebrates creative changemakers whose work is in service of building sustainable, equitable, and regenerative communities. She has a new 13-part documentary series called the Uncertainty in Medicine. She lives in San Francisco with her family.

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Alcohol Free for Five Years Today

Mere Mortal MD

So on the morning of June 15th, 2020, I made a conscious decision to stop putting alcohol in my body. Exactly five years ago today I decided to stop drinking alcohol. In part, it was because I was very depressed, burned out from my job, and existentially unhappy. But it was also because I had a drinking problem. And I wasn’t okay.

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What Does “NNT” Mean and Why Should You Care?

Family Medicine Initiative

However, a 2020 analysis of 875 clinical trials showed that only 9% reported an NNT. While I strive to write evidence-based but easy-to-understand articles, I believe the NNT is a research concept every GP should know. What is the NNT? It’s the number of patients you need to treat to prevent one bad outcome. How to calculate it?

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

Annals of Family Medicine

2020-2022). Context: Iron deficiency (ID) is a common and preventable micronutrient deficiency, affecting cognitive development, immune function, and well-being of individuals, and leading to substantial health care costs. We examined the prevalence of anemia over the same time period.

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