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How to Find the Right Therapist

Doctor On Demand

Whether it’s a relationship, a child, a job, or any other worry, we all have to deal with our fair share of challenges. A licensed therapist has met the educational and training requirements to practice therapy, which means they have the necessary skills and knowledge to help you with your mental health issues.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

Come prepared to your doctors’ appointment: Make sure you are scheduled for a problem visit, not a physical or check-up, so that you are scheduled appropriately in the correct time slot and there will not be confusion about billing. They do not hold an educational credential that qualifies them to diagnose and treat you.

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

Permanente Medicine

In addition, Dr. Nguyen co-chairs the SCPMG Virtual Medical Center and brings extensive expertise as a practicing family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente. I know we go back quite a ways and that this is a very important topic for all of us to really to talk about and to be educated about. million members and patients.

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

GeriPal

He was an otolaryngologist and epidemiology person too, might have an appointment in geriatrics too. Nick: More than obesity, more than education, that’s the one that people pay attention to. I wonder if you could engage their family in the goals of care discussion.” He is one of those superstars here.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Primary Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

You don't want to start this new relationship off on the wrong foot by making an appointment and later finding out that they're not in-network with your insurance company. Look at their background, education, qualifications, and any other relevant information that might be available. Call Hitchcock Family Medicine today.

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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Many older adults lose decision-making capacity during serious illnesses, and a significant percentage lack family or friends to assist with decisions. And there are no default pathways of family or friends to rely on and no known people who could potentially represent this person from within their inner circle.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Often the work of the certified driving rehab specialist is to assess the older drivers goals, assess prognosis for driving, and help the family navigate discussions around driving cessation (hmmm…sounds like an approach to family meetings). Were those people self referring, or family members calling you asking? Eric: Yeah.

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