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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

Context: The Transitional Care Management (TCM) clinic visit is a uniquely billed visit type to review a recently discharged patient’s hospital course, reconcile medications, and continue ongoing workup. The pre-intervention no-show rate of TCM appointments at Wellstar MCG Health was 44% per month.

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Double-Booking the Doctor is Half-Booking the Patient

A Country Doctor Writes

But the math is the same, no matter how long your normal appointments are. I have always tried to “squeeze” urgent visits in when I know the patient and the issue they’re having. Not only have we shortened medical appointments to 15 minutes. A Country Doctor Writes: is a reader-supported publication.

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

Concierge Choice Physicians

Wayne Lipton, CCP Managing Partner ​America’s trust in medical professionals is dwindling, according to Gallup’s annual professions rating , dropping from a high of 67% in 2021 to just 53% in 2024. Time constraints and pressure on physicians, leading to a decay in the doctor-patient relationship, have eroded trust.

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Managing Seasonal Allergies: Natural and Medical Solutions for Relief

Edge Family Medicine

Managing seasonal allergies is a challenge for millions each year. Reducing Exposure to Allergens Minimizing contact with allergens is one of the most effective ways to manage seasonal allergies. While it requires commitment (shots are administered over several years ), many patients experience long-term relief.

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Patient Perceptions of a Lifestyle Medicine Clinic in Southwest Virginia [Mixed methods research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is an evidence-based approach to prevention and treatment of chronic disease by addressing six pillars: physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management (recovery), connection, and substance use. Objective To assess patient perceptions of a primary care-based LM clinic.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Nearly all patients with type 2 diabetes have comorbid chronic conditions, adding complexity to self-management. A tool to more efficiently relay points of patient-perceived treatment burden during a primary care visit may lead to more patient-centered care plans and improved outcomes.