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Gathering Family Perspectives on Integrated Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

The four core functions of primary care—the 4Cs (first contact, comprehensiveness, coordination, and continuity)—are fundamental to achieving high-quality care. Patients experience primary care firsthand, offering valuable insights into the accessibility, scope, coordination, and continuity of services.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions. Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. What Is a Primary Care Visit?

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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. There is limited research on implementation of LM in medically underserved communities.

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Unsorted: Welcome to my World!

A Country Doctor Writes

A patient appointment for a physical could yield a cancer suspicion or diagnosis. An appointment for chest pain could lead to an intervention for domestic violence. Triage comes from the French word “trier”, which means “to sort” or “to select” Primary care is messy.

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

There, as medical director, I had a friend and ally in the behavioral health director, and both our departments underwent years of rapid growth. If a primary care patient was going through a difficult time with their social life or mental health, we would walk them down the hall to meet a therapist right then and there.

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Mental Health in Michigan: A Direct Primary Care Approach

Plum Health

Paul, a direct primary care physician here in the Detroit, Michigan. I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. That's why I'm excited to talk about how direct primary care can offer a solution. This means they can provide personalized care and support.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

A primary care physician is the first point of contact when people want to receive care. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer.