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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

This study offers insight into the practice patterns of boutique clinic primary care physicians, as well as the estimated public costs of this business model in Ontario. Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. Study Design and Analysis.

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Lung cancer screening in primary care: more pragmatic research needed

Common Sense Family Doctor

The US Preventive Services Task Force , the American Academy of Family Physicians , and the American College of Chest Physicians recommend annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening for adults 50 to 80 years of age who have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have smoked within the past 15 years.

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Examining the role of physician areas of practice on the gender pay gap in family medicine in Ontario [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Previous research has shown a pay gap between male and female family physicians (FPs) in Ontario. Physician payment models can explain part of the gap, but a lot remains unknown about what factors contribute to the gap and how to reduce it. Another factor that impacts FPs total payments is the area of practice.