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Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA, appointed to chief quality officer at The Permanente Federation

Permanente Medicine

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. million members.

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Hormonal Therapy Online in Canada | Top Answer Questions

Dr. Zaar

During the appointment, you discuss your symptoms and clinical records. In some provinces, virtual specialist consultations are protected under public fitness plans, including OHIP in Ontario or MSP in British Columbia. Next, book your initial consultation-All the platforms allow the appointments of the same day or the next day.

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Telehealth as an alternative to in-person health appointments gained prominence at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health institutions rapidly adopted video and voice consultations to limit viral transmissions. Background The use of telehealth to mitigate the maternity care crisis is an area of great interest.

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Bias landmines.

Reflections of a Grady Doctor

Hey--did you check a urine drug screen?" And the pharmacy record and his appointment history supported what he said. He denied any drug use and, on top of that, had prior screens that all were negative. And we consulted the heart failure team. Please cancel the urine drug screen if it hasn't been collected yet."

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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

GeriPal

Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. How to screen for hearing loss. I’m guessing not. Communication techniques we can use when talking to individuals with hearing loss. Meg: Thank you very much.

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What every physician should know about care experience (and why it matters)

Permanente Medicine

Don’t miss out on this compelling conversation — watch the chat on YouTube or listen to it on your podcast platform of choice. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future Permanente Medicine programming. Guest Wadie L. Marcos, D.O. I trained near you at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, if you’re familiar with it.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

During these regular appointments, doctors conduct various tests and screenings to catch issues early. Your ongoing appointments help foster a strong patient-doctor relationship , making it easier to discuss your concerns and receive personalized care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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