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Predicting Likelihood of Missed Appointments in Primary Care [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Despite efforts to improve patient-clinician relationships, access to care, and healthcare workflows, annual rates of missed appointments (MA) in the U.S Therefore, identifying appointments at risk of being missed is a crucial prevention strategy to optimize care quality, ensure continuity, and reduce costs. for CA, 0.85

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Clinician perception of the relationship between mental health, health-related social needs, and diabetes outcomes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To understand how clinicians perceive and discuss the relationship between mental health, HRSNs, and health-promoting behavior with patients with diabetes. Consequently, clinicians may avoid these stigmatized topics and provide general recommendations that can’t be followed by patients.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

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. A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. What happens at an establish care appointment?

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Enhancing Advanced Access in Primary Healthcare: Key Change Strategies from a Quality Improvement Initiative [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Outcomes measures: Change strategies that demonstrated the capacity to improve timely access such as 3rd next available appointment, care continuity and team collaboration. FMGs included physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists. Results: Seven key change strategies emerged, which could be grouped under 4 categories.

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Optimizing participation in the OECD PaRIS Project: Lessons learned in Saskatchewan [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: A participatory approach to cross-sectional surveys was facilitated through the building and nurturing of relationships based on trust and transparency with all members of the research team. Descriptive and inferential statistics were undertaken. Setting: Primary care clinics across Saskatchewan.

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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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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Social Connection: Positive relationships and community support improve mental health and resilience. Visit our contact page or call us at (909) 870-5200 to schedule an appointment. Restorative Sleep: Quality sleep is vital for immune function, mental clarity, and overall well-being.