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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. Maine has a health information exchange where most hospital systems upload their clinic notes, imaging and laboratory results. 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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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. Clinicians would use the TBSD during the patient’s next visit (72%) and would recommend it to colleagues (84%).

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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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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.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

If your cycle is irregular or the appointment took months to book, your clinic may advise keeping the appointment, depending on your symptoms and flow. Preparing for Your Appointment Knowing what to expect can ease nerves and help your appointment go smoothly. What If It’s Your First Appointment?

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Gathering Family Perspectives on Integrated Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Comprehensiveness (Broad range of services including mental health care) “Being able to go to the doctor and them giving me the opportunity to ask questions before meeting Jamie and them already having that background information was beneficial to me.” ” “Jamie pops into different appointments.