Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Referrals were not placed for patients being discharged to another facility or who already had an outside primary care provider. The care coordinator then attempted to call the patients on 3 consecutive days after discharge to make an appointment with either the patient’s PCP or an APP.

Appointment 130

Appointment Hospital Management Family Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In Ontario, MD follow-up after ED discharge for chest pain is mostly provided by primary care physicians (PCPs) and sometimes cardiologists. Objective: We explored factors associated with PCP follow-up for patients discharged from Ontario EDs with non-life-threatening chest pain. Setting: Ontario, Canada.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care PCP PCP Patients 130

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024.

Community 116

Community Transportation IT PCP 116