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Patient and Caregiver Use of Patient Portal Features [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

blood pressure) into record, receiving information from practice, and scheduling appointments. Population: Ontario patients and caregivers 18+ years with at least one virtual PC appointment in the past 12 months. Caregivers reported on behalf of their charge. Results: Patients(P), n=743; Caregivers(C), n=227.

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Well-being Investment: Movement & Exercise

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

For very sedentary individuals every step above 2,200 steps is beneficial. Today we go a bit more in depth on movement and exercise. You Know This - still - it’s a good time to review through the lens of self instead of patient care. Wear a fitness tracker. Set reminders to move and embrace how good movement feels. You deserve this!

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Unlike traditional medicine that often focuses on medications, lifestyle medicine emphasizes preventive and curative strategies tailored to the individual. Visit our contact page or call us at (909) 870-5200 to schedule an appointment. It leverages therapeutic lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes.

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Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms: Early Warning Signs and How to Fix Them

Edge Family Medicine

Vitamin supplements—whether taken orally or by injection—may be necessary for individuals with absorption issues or chronic deficiencies. Book an appointment to receive expert guidance. Schedule an appointment today! Constant Fatigue and Low Energy Do you often feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep?

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Tapping the potential applications of mHealth

The Health Policy Exchange

One popular mHealth initiative is the text4baby program, a public-private partnership launched in 2010 that sends free text messages to expectant and new mothers containing appointment reminders, safety alerts, and general prenatal and postpartum health advice. How can we avoid creating "digital divides" that could worsen health disparities?

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Gathering Family Perspectives on Integrated Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

They have that individual there that can provide those services and then potentially have them, you know if they need to get services. Then right after the doctor was already aware and then the doctor was able to provide their part of the appointment. ” “Jamie pops into different appointments.

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From Numbers to Names: How Concierge Care is Redefining the Doctor-Patient Experience

Concierge Choice Physicians

With declining reimbursements and a high volume of patients to serve, it’s really the only way that doctors can afford to take that extra time with patients and serve as their go-to doctor at each appointment. With a growing aging population and a physician shortage, it’s certainly a challenging time in medicine.

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