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The Case of the Dropping Albumin

A Country Doctor Writes

Maine has a health information exchange where most hospital systems upload their clinic notes, imaging and laboratory results. In our system, telephone notes, patient letters and office messages are not posted on the information exchange. We had scheduled an appointment for today now that we know our assignment.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Patient portals (PPs) are online healthcare platforms enabling patients access their electronic health records and offering different features to help patients manage their care such as viewing and entering health information, and permitting asynchronous communication between patients and their providers.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What information should you bring? This blog covers everything you need to know—from appointment types and coding to telehealth options and what really happens during your time with the provider. Many patients ask: What happens at a new patient appointment in primary care? What happens at an establish care appointment?

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How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State

Dr. Zaar

Here is how you can get an appointment right away and securely. Why Choose Online Endocrinology Appointments? The post How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State appeared first on Dr Zaar. You can now connect with an experienced endocrinologist using telemedicine from anywhere in the country.

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Profiling patterns of patient experiences of access to care and continuity at team-based primary healthcare clinics [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Conclusions: Our results showed potential areas for improvement, such as facilitating appointment booking for recently arrived immigrants and patients with low education, integrating interprofessional collaboration practices for patients with chronic conditions and improving care coordination for patients with mental health needs.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Outcome Measures: Acceptability and usability – to what extent the TBSD helped to inform the care plan, what changes (if any) were made, comfort with using the tool, and desire to use again and to recommend to others. Results: Of 50 patient participants, 50% were male and were on average 54 years old.

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Lowering High Blood Pressure with Edge Family Medicine: Your Guide to a Healthier Life

Edge Family Medicine

For more detailed information on high blood pressure, visit the American Heart Association website. Flexible Scheduling : We offer appointment times that fit your busy lifestyle. Call us today at (909) 870-5200 to schedule an appointment and take control of your heart health. Left unmanaged, it can lead to heart complications.