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

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To test the acceptability and usability of the Treatment Burden Screening in Diabetes (TBSD), a novel brief screening questionnaire that identifies domains of high burden in patients with diabetes, which can be used as a conversation tool in a primary care clinician visit to focus discussion.

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Sun Safety Tips: Protect Skin & Stay Hydrated

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we want your family to enjoy the outdoors safely. If you notice any suspicious signs, our team at Edge Family Medicine can help guide you on next steps. Why Edge Family Medicine Cares At Edge Family Medicine , we believe prevention is key. Some medications (e.g.,

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Economic analysis of virtual Medical Legal Partnership model [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Clinics: AF Williams Family Medicine, Lowry Internal Medicine. Intervention/Instrument: Legal-needs screening tool. Setting or Dataset: Medicaid Claims, Epic electronic health record. Population Studied: Attributed patients of participating clinics; clinic staff; Colorado state agency staff.

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San Luis Obispo Physician Launches New Medical Practice with Exclusive Service Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

“My patients want to know they will always see me—the doctor they know and trust—when they make appointments,” says Dr. Greenough. “Welcoming my patients to this new style of medicine has been overwhelmingly positive,” Dr. Greenough adds.

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Clinician perception of the relationship between mental health, health-related social needs, and diabetes outcomes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Screening for mental health and HRSNs that is specific to diabetes should be integrated into standardized workflows, but doing so successfully likely relies on the inclusion of an interdisciplinary care team.

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You Know DPC is working when…

Noreta Family Medicine

Many of our patients have shared how they often felt rushed at their previous primary care doctor’s office, leaving appointments with lingering concerns. For instance, when a patient recently texted us with complaints of shoulder pain after a fall, Dr. Boylan arranged an appointment and ordered an X-ray — all within just a few hours. “

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses.