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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The Transitional Care Management (TCM) clinic visit is a uniquely billed visit type to review a recently discharged patient’s hospital course, reconcile medications, and continue ongoing workup. The pre-intervention no-show rate of TCM appointments at Wellstar MCG Health was 44% per month.

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Profiling patterns of patient experiences of access to care and continuity at team-based primary healthcare clinics [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To identify different profiles of access to care and continuity experiences of patients registered at team-based primary healthcare clinics. Setting: 104 PHC clinics across Quebec, Canada. Study Design/Analysis: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2022 to April 2023.

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Risk of Acute Rhinosinusitis Progression Based on Duration of Symptoms, Method of Care, and Setting of Care [Acute respiratory infections]

Annals of Family Medicine

Patients with 1 to 9 days of symptoms were included, and patients could have an in person or telemedicine appointment with a clinician. The demographics between those who progressed to ARS and those who got better were generally similar, including age, gender, race, education, employment, and type of health insurance.

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

Dr. Zaar

Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE): While not doctors, they play a key role in diabetes education and lifestyle support. Also consider: Clinic location and accessibility Office hours and availability Emergency contact options Convenience plays a huge role in long-term diabetes management.

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Episode 234: WDx #16 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Alexandra “Jay” Teng

The Clinical Problem Solvers

After college, she worked at UCSF as a clinical research coordinator and patient navigator for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, helping them prepare questions for their doctor and accompanying them to appointments. Her career interests include medical education, communication in medicine, and health equity.

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Online Management of Menstrual Irregularities in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Some clinics even offer home-testing kits for convenience. Treatment Options Through Virtual Clinics Once diagnosed, treatment options vary based on the root cause. Busy schedules no longer interfere with appointments. With access to education, support, and timely treatment, they can manage their cycles effectively.

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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To describe how primary care clinics have considered social needs in DM, and identify opportunities to support primary care clinics. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g., Population Studied: Purposive sample of care team members (eg, physicians, social workers, diabetes educators, dietitians, community health workers).