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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

A recent review of national diabetes treatment guidelines recommended adjustments to DM to reduce financial strain (eg, selecting lower cost medications), as well as directly intervening in response to an identified social need (eg, referral to a community-based service). Outcome Measure: Themes that emerged from interviews.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

I was at an ophthalmology appointment a while back and I was checking in and there was a receptionist, her name was Rosie. In Kaiser Permanente here, we exist to provide high-quality, affordable health care for our patients in the communities we serve. even when maybe you’re not even thinking about your own health.

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Middle to Older Age Latinas Experiences Across the Cervical Cancer Continuum: Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment and Impact [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Participants were recruited via electronic healthcare records, community tabling events, and social media efforts. Our Community Advisory Board (CAB) guided this work. Cancer Screening: Challenges with making appointments and getting PAP Smears due to time, employment, transportation, and lack of established primary care provider.

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How frustrating work environment affects empathy in resident doctors?

Tiny Physician

This may result in errors in the diagnosis of the patient whom the doctor was examining initially. Kerala Government, instead of appointing new doctors, appointed resident doctors at COVID first-line treatment centers (CFLTC), making manpower shortage even worse at medical college.

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

Their success is understandable : they offer a fast and easy method to check any skin conditions, typically for a fraction of the cost of a traditional healthcare appointment. Searchable by symptoms, signs, and patient factors, it represents the fastest path to a customised differential diagnosis.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we provide comprehensive in-person care , ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for conditions requiring a physical assessment. Convenient location in Upland, CA , serving nearby communities. Secure TeleVisits through our patient portal for seamless online appointments.

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How to Make an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis in Primary Care: A Podcast with Nathaniel Chin

GeriPal

Eric 00:27 So we’re going to be talking about making the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in a primary care setting, not specialty care, but maybe we could talk a little bit about that. How much should it change how we think about making a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in primary care? Great to be back. Absolutely.