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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

Caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions requires identifying those at risk, clear communication, and coordinated care to improve outcomes. Approximately 60% of American adults live with at least one chronic condition , and 40% of them have more than one. Have open gaps in care or medications not filled.

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Pilot Testing of the Treatment Burden Screening in Diabetes Tool in Primary Care [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Nearly all patients with type 2 diabetes have comorbid chronic conditions, adding complexity to self-management. The TBSD incited action in the majority of encounters (64%), with clinicians modifying treatment regimens, placing referrals, scheduling appointments, and documenting in the chart.

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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

In the past, families often had to travel long distances or endure lengthy waits for in-person endocrinology appointments. Shorter Wait Times: In-person referrals can come with frustratingly long waitlists. Now, with online pediatric endocrinology services in Canada , those obstacles are quickly fading away.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Consider Communication Style and Patient Rapport Diabetes is a chronic condition, so you need a doctor with whom you feel comfortable communicating. Firsthand referrals often lead to trusted and patient-focused providers. A difficult-to-reach provider could lead to skipped appointments and poorly managed blood sugar.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

DPC clinics provide members with: Personalized, preventive care Management of chronic conditions No co-pays or insurance billing Treatment of ailments and illnesses Same-day appointments and no wait times Unlimited appointment lengths 24/7 access to care Exams, labs, and testing Specialist referrals, as necessary And much more.

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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Every year in Connecticut, about 17,000 adults are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious chronic condition. There are many types of diabetes — including type 1, type 2 and gestational — and many factors that affect how the condition changes over time. Ask for More Support, if You Need It Managing diabetes can be hard.