Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Family care doctors are trained to provide various services, from physical examinations and screenings to immunizations and check-ups. They can help diagnose illnesses, recommend treatments and medications, and guide you on preventive health measures.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. Waiting days for a primary care appointment isn’t an option, and going to the ER seems excessive. Life happens fast, and sometimes, so do medical issues.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

Questions for your appointment Write down questions for your doctor and check them off during your appointment. Ask the doctor what symptoms should trigger a follow-up appointment. Tell the doctor if you’ve had other recent illnesses or allergies. What warning signs should I watch for? Can chest congestion cause RSV?

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Tiny Physician

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Nevertheless, PG doctors have to work 80 to 100 hours a week without any holidays and this tiring schedule does affect their physical and mental health. 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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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

The intervention involved mailing medication-specific brochures to patients before their primary care appointments (click here for the brochure ). Emily 06:11 Yeah, we definitely have a pill for every ill. So acupuncture, Tai Chi, Yoga, mindfulness and physical therapy, chiropractor. Go ahead, Connie. Learned a lot.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

We talk with Nick and Meg about: Why hearing loss is important not just in geriatrics but also for those caring for seriously ill individuals. And one of the parts of that was actually doing physicals for the students and putting them in job placements. How to screen for hearing loss. I don’t see myself in that world.”

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop.

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. Annual Physicals: Covered or Not? How long is a physical good for?

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Secure TeleVisits through our patient portal for seamless online appointments. Medication refills or adjustments. Need to schedule a visit?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. Regular check-ups are not just routine appointments; they’re essential investments in your future health and well-being.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

MARCH 31, 2025

Symptoms: Wheezing and shortness of breath Chest tightness Coughing, especially at night or early morning Difficulty breathing after physical activity Prevention & Management: Identify and avoid triggers such as smoke, pollen, or strong scents. Rest and stay hydrated when recovering from respiratory illnesses.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

During these regular appointments, doctors conduct various tests and screenings to catch issues early. These services go beyond treating illnesses; they aim to keep you healthy in the first place. So, make that appointment, build that connection, and take charge of your health.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Primary care doctors don’t just treat illnesses—they work to prevent them before they even occur. A family pediatrician. Primary care is your go-to for all things health-related.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 25, 2024

This means that if medical events or illnesses have surfaced in your immediate family since your last checkup, your doctor can calculate this information into your risk factors for other conditions. Please call Hitchcock Family Medicine today to schedule an appointment. Let’s look at some reasons why preventative care is so important.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JANUARY 1, 2025

Once your child is thirty months, or two-and-a-half, parents can reduce the frequency of appointments. Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician Your child’s pediatric appointment is a great time to ask the doctor any questions and address any concerns you may have. How do I ensure my child is hitting physical activity goals?

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. He also found gaps, including very few studies of patients with lung disease, and little impact of trials on quality of life.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As she said, when you think about the hardest patients you’ve cared for, in nearly all cases there was some aspect of psychological illness involved. Today we talk with two psychologists who are deeply invested in addressing psychological aspects of care for people living with serious illness. That rings true to me. Eric: Yeah.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care. Don’t wait—schedule your appointment today and join the many patients who are already experiencing the benefits of this trusted clinic! Don’t wait!

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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Love to talk about also in the serious illness population. Or somebody who has other physical cognitive problems at any age. When you think about getting your groceries, going to doctor’s appointments, going to religious services, if that’s important to you. How did you both get interested in this as a topic?

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GeriPal

MARCH 6, 2025

link] PEACH Good Wishes Program A program that provides meaningful gifts for unhoused individuals who are terminally ill. So we’re going to be today talking about serious illness palliative care in the homelessness population. I’ll just throw out there people with serious illness experiencing homelessness.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

However, lack of physical presence may make this contender struggle to land the emotional support punch that is at the very heart of palliative care. So delivering those month visits in clinic, often in tandem with their other oncology appointments. Who will emerge victorious? What do we do with that? They’re not driving them.

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GeriPal

MARCH 28, 2024

Alex: Recently you talked about the other trial, also with a nudge, and that was non-cancer, serious illness. We put a couple extra things in place to really try to reschedule appointments, and this was telehealth. Getting the appointments for outpatient palliative care was a challenge, it sounded like. Kate: Sounds right.

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GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

Five minute appointments. I actually like reading books and the physical,” and what the internet 2.0 Because the in serious illness care and care for older adults, their care is often very complex. Alex: Yeah, that means you could see more patients, right. Sei: I wonder if there’s a analogy between the internet 1.0

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GeriPal

APRIL 28, 2022

Eric: I’m looking forward to talking about art and humor in palliative care and we’re caring for seriously ill patients. We have all made mistakes in the language we use, the words we use and sometimes, in palliative care or in care of people with serious illness, that puts us in jail. Nathan: Hello, excited to be here.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On today today’s podcast, we are joined by guest host and UCSF geriatrician Ashwin Kotwal as we welcome Dr. Tisamarie Sherry (Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy (BHDAP) , appointed by the Biden administration). Eric: That’s pretty impressive.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

And then the family tells me they can’t keep an appointment, they can’t manage their finances. Eric 18:39 Yeah, I do worry a little bit because I recently had a primary care appointment. Most of the public wants to have access to treatments and interventions that might help them forestall a devastating illness.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Two or three decades now, Gretchen, about fix-it language not only in surgery but in a variety of clinical spaces, which really refers to language that portrays illness, really, through a mechanical model. ” We make sure that we talk about illness understanding and prognosis. Justin: Mm-hmm.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The last time this happened to me I immediately went on the defensive despite years of training in serious illness communication skills. And she couldn’t control her husband’s illness the way it was heading towards his death. Summary Transcript Summary Think about the last time a patient yelled at you in anger.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Alex 12:36 And most of our listeners are like clinician, practicing clinicians caring for older adults, people with serious illness. That’s a lot of appointments that we have to account for over time. So in chronically critically ill patients, the idea that one visit is going to do anything is just. You’re right.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 18, 2022

While this is not possible for every illness, the vast majority of diseases that impact our quality of life or cause premature death can be prevented or cured with simple preventive care. Typically they will check your vital signs, perform a physical exam, and order bloodwork depending on your age and health status.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

From childhood vaccinations to adult boosters and seasonal flu shots, immunizations prevent millions of illnesses annually. Annual Physical Examinations The comprehensive annual physical remains one of the cornerstone examples of preventive care services. These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed.

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GeriPal

JULY 20, 2023

Eric: We’re going to be talking about telemedicine for those who have serious illness, and this came out of a recent publication Carly did in the San Francisco Chronicle titled Telemedicine Helps People in Pain, Don’t Take That Away. So we’re going to be talking about telemedicine, telehealth for people with serious illness.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

After one appointment, the woman who was supposed to schedule me for my next one called me “Sweetie.” I invite your readers to look for “ Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies ” by Seth Holmes to start understanding the physical toll that working in the fields takes on young immigrants, even when they arrive as healthy bodies.

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Physicians News Digest

MARCH 31, 2025

At the urging of her therapist, she made an appointment with a psychiatrist in March after she felt she’d “hit the bottom,” she said. “I The worker’s health benefits were set to end in April — leaving too little time to get an appointment with a psychiatrist, let alone start a prescription. “I

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