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Pain-Related Medication in Adults with Intellectual Disability: a systematic review [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Search strategy developed for six medical databases (2000-March 2023), key terms of ID, pain, analgesia, medication. Intervention/Instrument: No intervention; study included if reported any analgesic or non-analgesic medication used to manage pain or treat a painful condition. Narrative synthesis of findings.

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Cardiovascular risk management of patients with depression in Dutch general practices [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

In the Netherlands GPs are also responsible for cardiovascular risk management (CVRM), for which a guideline is made. Objective: To investigate whether the cardiovascular risk management of Dutch GPs differs in patients with and without depression. Outcome Measures: Registration of cardiovascular risk management.

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Patient and Caregiver Use of Patient Portal Features [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Patient portals (PPs) are online healthcare platforms enabling patients access their electronic health records and offering different features to help patients manage their care such as viewing and entering health information, and permitting asynchronous communication between patients and their providers.

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Episode 293 – Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 22 – Live from SGIM 2023: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2023 Annual Meeting

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 22 – Live from SGIM 2023: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2023 Annual Meeting Show Notes by Alec J. Identify strategies to mitigate bias and stigma in the electronic health record as a trainee and medical practitioner.

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Differential Adoption of a New Approach to Weight Management in Primary Care [Research methodology and instrument development]

Annals of Family Medicine

It includes modifications to the EpicTM electronic medical record (EMR) for guidance on treatment alternatives, support for provider-patient communication and goal setting, billing and coding support, and a new visit type called a Weight Prioritized Visit (WPV).

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Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

The study was terminated early because benefits were already significantly visible by October 2023. million electronic health records in the USA showed a lower risk for suicidal thoughts in those taking semaglutide than in those taking other weight loss medications. semaglutide 1.0 mg or placebo in 2019. 17 An analysis of 1.8

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Healthcare Administrative Assistant: Skills, Training, and Career Outlook in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Healthcare administrative assistants manage crucial administrative tasks in medical offices. Typical responsibilities include: Managing front desk operations, including greeting patients and answering phones. Managing accurate, up-to-date electronic health records while protecting patient confidentiality.