Remove 2024 Remove DO Remove Family Remove Healthcare
article thumbnail

Moral Distress among Family Medicine Resident Physicians [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Moral distress has been linked to burnout and intentions to leave the healthcare profession. Experiencing moral distress in healthcare is a well-known issue, however, there is limited evidence exploring it among resident physicians. Study design: An online cross-sectional survey was distributed via email in January 2024.

article thumbnail

Reflecting on the Success of the AAFP 2024 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) held its 2024 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium from June 20 to June 23 at the beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. She operates Anderson Family Care in Demopolis, Alabama, where she combines her role as a physician with the responsibilities of ownership.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Transitional Care Management care team impact on no-show rates to hospital discharge appointments [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting: Wellstar MCG Health is a 520-bed tertiary hospital with a Family Medicine inpatient service and an attached Family Medicine resident continuity clinic. Population Studied: Inpatients were referred if they were being discharged from the Family Medicine service to home.

article thumbnail

Register Now for the AAFP 2024 Fall Forum CME Event

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians invites medical professionals in the state to register now for the 2024 Fall Forum scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15. The event focuses on the latest clinical practices, innovations in healthcare, and topics trending in the field of family medicine.

article thumbnail

Should We Screen for Atrial Fibrillation? ESC Says Yes (2024), Evidence Says…?

Family Medicine Initiative

In November 2024, two new RCTs were published that investigated whether atrial fibrillation screening using an ECG is effective. What does the new 2024 ESC Guideline recommend? The new 2024 ESC guideline takes a different view and recommends atrial fibrillation screenings for very large patient groups. Here are some insights.

Screening 130
article thumbnail

Population learning: vaccination against respiratory infections in the McGill sites of the Cohort in Primary Care (COPRI) [Acute respiratory infections]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Respiratory infections are a prevalent health issue that concerns patients and stresses healthcare resources. To improve preventive first line healthcare, we need to understand the uptake and perspective of patients on vaccines. Vaccines can prevent several respiratory infections, but the uptake is variable. as cis-men, 70.5%

article thumbnail

Evaluation of Project ECHO(R) Sessions on Wellbeing and Burnout for Family Medicine Residents [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Burnout among family medicine residents is widespread, impacting the workforce. As part of the BRIDGE program, the AAFP hosted Project ECHO® (ECHO: Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) sessions, focusing on resident wellbeing and burnout prevention. Population studied: Residents.