A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 3, 2025

But the math is the same, no matter how long your normal appointments are. I never liked when somebody else decided which patient and what kind of problem could be handled in half the time of another person’s appointment that could be something that, if anything, could have been expected to run over. That can be really bad.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions: Our results showed potential areas for improvement, such as facilitating appointment booking for recently arrived immigrants and patients with low education, integrating interprofessional collaboration practices for patients with chronic conditions and improving care coordination for patients with mental health needs.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

If your cycle is irregular or the appointment took months to book, your clinic may advise keeping the appointment, depending on your symptoms and flow. Preparing for Your Appointment Knowing what to expect can ease nerves and help your appointment go smoothly. What If It’s Your First Appointment?

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 22, 2025

May 22, 2025 — The Permanente Federation has appointed Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA , to the National Permanente Leadership Team as executive vice president and chief quality officer and co-chair of the Kaiser Permanente National Quality Committee.

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CDOCS

MAY 13, 2019

<p>I've posted about this before, how CEREC can help you complete an RCT, b/u, APC in one appointment, often in under 2 hrs.& & My last post on this topic only showed the before and after photo; no intermediate steps.</p> & & </p> <p>Pre-op radiograph.&

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 28, 2024

Congratulations to AAFP President Dr. Brittany Anderson who has been appointed to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board of Trustees. As one of my appointees, you will be making important decisions that directly affect the citizens of Alabama,” said Gov.

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KevinMD

JUNE 19, 2025

A nation that can map the human genome, transplant a face, and land rovers on Mars somehow cannot guarantee its citizens a timely doctor’s appointment. The official story blames “complex market forces,” “geographic maldistribution,” or the ever-handy “burnout.”

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Dr. Shin's Notes

MAY 1, 2025

When booking your next vaccine appointment, you probably focus on the type of vaccine—not the arm it goes into. But it turns out, that choice might matter more than you think.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

blood pressure) into record, receiving information from practice, and scheduling appointments. Population: Ontario patients and caregivers 18+ years with at least one virtual PC appointment in the past 12 months. Outcome Measures: Use and anticipated use of PP features, and their associations with sociodemographic factors.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions: Increased cost and utilization in primary care and behavioral health services, though net positive in the short run may not have had sufficient time horizon to demonstrate savings.

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A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 29, 2025

We had scheduled an appointment for today now that we know our assignment. She has been home for two weeks now and I have seen her once in a hospital followup visit when I didn’t have the information about what I was supposed to look into. Lo and behold, it is now normal.

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Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Flexible Scheduling : We offer appointment times that fit your busy lifestyle. Call us today at (909) 870-5200 to schedule an appointment and take control of your heart health. Convenient Location : Serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga.

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Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Flexible Scheduling : Offering convenient appointment times to fit your busy schedule. Call us today at (909) 870-5200 to schedule an appointment and take control of your health. Convenient Location : Serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga.

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New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

DECEMBER 13, 2021

At your first MedSpa appointment, you should expect a licensed physician to be in charge. The initial consultation with your provider is for them to understand what you want to achieve with your visit, and how they can best help you achieve it.

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

Our Upland clinic offers: Year-round skin checks and preventive care Personalized sun safety and hydration guidance Screening and treatment for sun-related skin damage Book an appointment today to discuss your sun safety plan , and stay protected all summer long.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 10, 2025

Rebuild Trust : Follow through with appointments you make with yourself. Use boundaries like you would if it were appointments for your kids to see their doctor. Inserting Boundaries and Honoroing your appointment with yourself Grace and Accountability balance - just do the next best thing.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The TBSD incited action in the majority of encounters (64%), with clinicians modifying treatment regimens, placing referrals, scheduling appointments, and documenting in the chart. Clinicians would use the TBSD during the patient’s next visit (72%) and would recommend it to colleagues (84%).

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 5, 2025

Because of the severity of his pneumonia, the hospital did a chest CT on him, so when he got the call about his appointment for the abdominal CT I had ordered, he told them he didn’t need it because he already had one. At his followup appointment, he was back to feeling nonspecifically unwell and his sed rate was now 118.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Two patient-reported experiences were assessed: 1) difficulty having an appointment with regular family physician or nurse practitioners, and 2) unmet healthcare needs. A self-reported survey based on the advanced access model for professionals and administrative staff. Outcomes measures.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It includes 22 weekly group classes and monthly appointments. Study Design and Analysis: A prospective, mixed design feasibility study in which participants are followed over six months by an interdisciplinary team including a health coach, lifestyle medicine physician, dietician, and kinesiologist.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: Telephone contact by a Super Supporter before a virtual care appointment. Population Studied: Rural and non-rural patients > 18 years who were contacted for Super Supporter assistance. Outcome Measures: Number of rural or non-rural patients receiving or not receiving Super Support Virtual Care.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Preliminary analyses revealed the following overarching themes: 1) diabetes, mental health and mental health conditions or challenges, and HRSNs contribute to a cycle of diabetes distress (i.e.,

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Eligibility criteria involved PCPs (family physicians and/or nurse practitioners) who facilitated a panel of patients; and PWLE who were 45 years of age or older, with or without a chronic condition, and who had documented appointments with an eligible PCP in the past six months.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dataset: This model was developed on patients aged 18 or older, and the patient is required to have an office visit appointment within the previous 2 years. The model was trained on 80% of the data and validated on 20% of the data. A total of 269,411 patients were used for model training.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Respondents who identify as a racial minority reported greater improvements in LM pillars than White respondents (18 vs. 16 out of 25, p=.05).

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Concierge Choice Physicians

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. “My patients want to know they will always see me—the doctor they know and trust—when they make appointments,” says Dr. Greenough. “That’s why I felt strongly about opening this kind of practice, where I can make that commitment to patients.”

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Book an appointment to receive expert guidance. Schedule an appointment today! When to seek medical advice: If you suspect a vitamin deficiency, don’t ignore the symptoms. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine? Experienced providers specializing in preventive healthcare. Personalized treatment plans for vitamin deficiencies.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

this program, renamed New RESTART, created a project coordinator, appointed by County Manager, in addition to a person in recovery (peer support specialist) and pre-hospital medicine paramedic to lead a multi-disciplinary team to respond to each 911 call. Through a funded grant.

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Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Visit our contact page or call us at (909) 870-5200 to schedule an appointment. Let Edge Family Medicine help you take the first step. Contact Us Today Discover how lifestyle medicine can transform your health. The post The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease appeared first on Edge Family Medicine.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

One popular mHealth initiative is the text4baby program, a public-private partnership launched in 2010 that sends free text messages to expectant and new mothers containing appointment reminders, safety alerts, and general prenatal and postpartum health advice.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Surveys were conducted in the exam room immediately before or after an appointment with a provider. Survey results were coded and analyzed using quantitative and qualitative (grounded theory) methods. Setting/Dataset: FQHC serving refugees in Dallas, Texas.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

DECEMBER 13, 2024

This system requires you to keep your appointment ( promise ) to yourself. Treat it like your own doctor's appointment - if it's on the calendar, you do it - period. If the last item takes you two weeks, you list it two weeks before your target completion date (or earlier for a buffer). The next to last thing may only take you 2 hours.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Patients with 1 to 9 days of symptoms were included, and patients could have an in person or telemedicine appointment with a clinician. Patients were recruited from primary care practices, emergency rooms and urgent care centers, and the community (e.g., recruitment flyers). Results: The median age was 35 (26-48) years.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 19, 2023

Telemedicine may be just as effective as in-person visits when it comes to shared decision-making and communication for patients undergoing a first-time surgery consultation, according to a study published as an "article in press" in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons and presented at the Southern Surgical Association 134th Annual Meeting (..)

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MARCH 12, 2025

Then right after the doctor was already aware and then the doctor was able to provide their part of the appointment. ” “Jamie pops into different appointments. ” “Jamie pops into different appointments. Last week there were some concerns. We were able to meet with Jamie. ” 3.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 11, 2025

Whether it’s your first visit in a while or just another routine appointment, here’s a guide to the essential topics you should discuss with your doctor — and why they matter. Use your appointment to learn, track, and plan. Why Is the Checkup Important? Checkups allow your doctor to catch issues early, even before symptoms appear.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

is pleased to announce that Director Allyson Mullen has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association of Medical Diagnostic Manufacturers (AMDM). This prestigious appointment recognizes Ms. Speaking about her appointment, Ms. (HP&M), the largest dedicated food and drug law firm in the U.S.,

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