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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results: Common barriers to DM in the context of social needs included: appointment durations; lack of awareness of, and limited existing programs to address social needs; lack of on-site support staff (eg, social workers); and inconsistent transportation services for patients. Outcome Measure: Themes that emerged from interviews.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Rather, it’s a dental professional who can demonstrate the proper techniques at your next appointment. Firstly, dental experts emphasise the need for proper brushing techniques , which these devices won’t improve upon.

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Telehealth vs In-Person Palliative Care: A Podcast with Joseph Greer, Lynn Flint, Simone Rinaldi, and Vicki Jackson

GeriPal

So delivering those month visits in clinic, often in tandem with their other oncology appointments. For some of my patients, I think it has to do with the respond that the video visit provides, the transportation. Eric 37:42 We did a massive switch to telemedicine. Alex 32:19 Because they’re not driving or.