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Neighborhood Determinants of Primary Care Access in Virginia [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

METHODS We used the 2019 Virginia All-Payers Claims Database to identify primary care physicians (PCPs) and the number of distinct patients seen by each physician. These data were used to identify PCP access by census tract measured using an enhanced 2-stage floating catchment method.

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Primary care follow-up after Emergency Department discharge for patients with chest pain in Ontario: a scoping review [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Most patients are safely discharged after ED work-up rules out life-threatening causes. According to clinical guidelines, patients discharged with chest pain should follow-up with a medical doctor (MD) within 72 hours. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and APA PsycINFO in April 2024. Setting: Ontario, Canada.