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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

The pre-intervention no-show rate of TCM appointments at Wellstar MCG Health was 44% per month. Referrals were not placed for patients being discharged to another facility or who already had an outside primary care provider. Results: The no-show rate to TCM appointments was 44% prior to the intervention.

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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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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. Firsthand referrals often lead to trusted and patient-focused providers. A difficult-to-reach provider could lead to skipped appointments and poorly managed blood sugar.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Streamline Referrals: Utilize technology like the Hunger Vital Signs tool and the Minnesota Food Helpline to connect patients directly to mobile food units, emergency food programs or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment services. Park Nicollet Health Services combines nutrition education with SNAP referrals.

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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

Ensure the conversation addresses any care coordination needs, quality gaps, or other concerns identified by the data that may impact treatment decisions, referrals, or patient education opportunities. Communicate clearly with appropriate non-clinical staff.

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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

They can offer extra support, like a referral to a diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) program. A diabetes educator can teach you about how to eat and exercise with diabetes, and how to monitor your blood sugar and take your medications.

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How frustrating work environment affects empathy in resident doctors?

Tiny Physician

There is an increasing trend in the number of medico-legal cases filed against doctors and doctors have started practicing defensive medicine (the ordering of tests, procedures, referrals, or avoidance of high-risk patients or procedures, to reduce medico-legal cases) for the sake of their safety. patients show their frustration at doctors.