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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 9, 2024

So, which patients should get them first? Patients ask me these questions fairly often, so I know it’s important for GPs to know the key facts. I therefore reviewed the main research studies and guidelines and tried to summarize them briefly and clearly in this article. What are the true benefits and side effects?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: to investigate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on patients with LBP. Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, Patient-Specific Functional Scale), or subjective measure of improvement in people with LBP following vitamin D supplementation Results: 2383 articles were screened by two reviewers after removing the duplicates.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, much of the published research on dehumanization in the healthcare system is limited to the experience of patients, leaving that of nurses poorly understood. The reference lists of selected articles were also consulted. A total of 812 articles were extracted from the databases. Study Design. Population Studied.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Finance Consulting Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The search yielded 58 peer-reviewed unique articles (duplicates removed; n=37); 42 articles were excluded, and 16 articles were included. Population Studied: Media portrayals of Substance Use Disorder Outcome Measures: Themes identified through thematic analysis from published articles.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Individual IT Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Family physicians' pivotal role in prevention and crisis management exposes them to mental stressors due to the highly demanding circumstances. This can potentially compromise their ability to provide optimal patient care. Results: 4191 articles were initially retrieved.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Mental Health Family Families 130

Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Bill Skelton, founder of the Acupuncture Clinic here in Columbia, SC, gave me the film to watch and said he thought that as a Direct Primary Care physician and owner of Noreta Family Medicine, I would appreciate it. As a family doctor who has worked for a large hospital system in the past, I fully agree with this contention.

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Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 26, 2025

I’ve written blogs that discuss my perspective on why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is helpful to both patients and physicians in Columbia, SC (and beyond!). patients feel heard and valued. patients feel supported, both in our office and between visits. patients feel supported, both in our office and between visits.

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Primary Care Appointment Family Medicine DO 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Comprehensiveness is a central element of primary care and family medicine but has not been clearly and consistently conceptualized in literature. Population Studied: Sources that address the topic of comprehensive care in the primary care or family medicine setting were included.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Finance Family Medicine DO 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A comprehensive search of Google Scholar and PubMed identified 26,090 articles. The virtual patient navigator ‘My Eleanor’ holds promise for increasing colonoscopy screening rates. Study design: We conducted a scoping review of various AI tools aimed at enhancing screening rates and cancer detection.

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Screening Education Healthcare Patients 130

Noreta Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Vonnegut’s book took me on an entertaining and insightful journey, ranging from very short and hilarious tales of his interactions with his pediatric patients and their parents, to longer chapters where he laments both the disappearance of private practice primary care offices and the loss of physician control in the healthcare system.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Family Medicine DO Insurance 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives: To explore and measure the outcomes of HTA organizations’ guidelines in family medicine. Population Studied: Family physicians, general practitioners, and patients. learning), the use of guideline-based information in clinical practice, and subsequent patient health outcomes.

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Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

Although increasingly sympathetic to structural forces that affect health behavior, standard models frequently conceptualize nonadherence as a phenomenon of patient behavior, a self-evident quality belonging to patients that is responsible for a myriad of undesired outcomes.

Diagnose 242

Diagnose Clinical Practice Relationship Clinic 242

Noreta Family Medicine

MAY 21, 2024

I recently organized several CPR classes for Noreta Family Medicine patients as well as their family and friends. Melissa Boylan, MD, FAAFP Family Physician and Owner of Noreta Family Medicine ← Read Past Articles Here! Learn CPR! Have a good week! Read My Latest News!

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BMJ

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In this article a group of family practitioners from around the world, members of the World Organisation of Family Medicine’s (WONCA) Working Party for Mental Health, share insights into how doctors and other health professionals can look after ourselves and each other during this time.

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Noreta Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

A Goal Fulfilled I made several goals during my family medicine residency training program, one of which was to publish a research paper. I have personally seen the benefits of Direct Primary Care for both patients and doctors, but there is very little published research about DPC. Have a good week!

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Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 20, 2024

Patients value having an accessible primary care doctor—they like to know that they can quickly and easily get on the doctor’s schedule when they need to be seen. Melissa Boylan MD, FAAFP Family Physician and Owner of Noreta Family Medicine NoretaFamilyMed.com ← Read Past Articles Here! Read My Latest News!

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Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Physician Family Physician 52

Noreta Family Medicine

JANUARY 6, 2025

This is the single biggest tip I give to my patients. If you are in the Columbia, SC area and in need of a new primary care physician, Noreta Family Medicine is accepting new patients! Melissa Boylan, MD, FAAFP Family Physician and Owner of Noreta Family Medicine ← Read Past Articles Here!

Primary Care Doctor 52

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) patients are disproportionately affected by deleterious health outcomes for many preventable disease when compared to their non-indigenous counterparts. Included articles were published in English-language peer reviewed journals from 1978 until 2023.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Utilities Community Preventative Care 130

Noreta Family Medicine

JUNE 25, 2024

Insert a different medical problem and a different medicine, and this situation repeats itself daily in a primary care office. For instance, in May, I prescribed a diabetic medicine for a patient. The cost was also above $1000 so the patient left the pharmacy empty handed. My patients have a say in their care.

Healthcare 52

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Noreta Family Medicine

JANUARY 29, 2024

How to Get Rid of Old/Unused Medicines How many unused or expired medicines do you have in your house? As a family doctor, I hear my patients talk about their “medicine cabinet full of old medicines” all the time. please contact your family physician or primary care doctor. It’s ok to admit it.

Primary Care Doctor 52

Primary Care Doctor Family Physician Primary Care Family 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Additional articles were identified via citation searches, and the authors’ library. Results: Of the 2095 record retrieved from the database search, 76 articles were retained and a further 109 articles were identified from secondary references. Outcome Measure: The drivers of depression outcomes beyond usual care.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Provider Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Clinicians and patients often face a decision to continue or discontinue statins to maximize benefit and minimize the risk of harm. Two independent reviewers screened titles/abstracts, full-text articles, and extracted data. Study Design and Analysis: Systematic review. Quality assessment (RoB 2.0 stroke and MI).

Screening 130

Screening Clinic Individual Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Social care research is the study of healthcare sector strategies to improve socioeconomic conditions for patients and communities. Study Design and Analysis: We first compiled a draft set of recommendations synthesized from articles, commentaries, reports, and webinars.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Community Healthcare Provider 130

GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

Today we are coming back for more (or less given the content), talking about the following articles with their lead authors: First up, we talk with Ariel Green about her article in JAMA Network on preferred phrases a clinician may use to explain why they should reduce or stop the medication. About, was it how to talk to patients?

Specialization 104

Specialization Medical Patient-Centered Provider 104

GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. There’s an article about her in New York Times. Alex 00:09 We are delighted to welcome S oo Borson, who is a primary care oriented geriatric psychiatrist.

Screening 119

Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT 119

Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

At Edge Family Medicine, we prioritize early detection to give our patients the best chance at a healthy life. By identifying health issues in their initial stages, patients can make informed decisions and act promptly. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine for Preventive Screenings?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Most patients are safely discharged after ED work-up rules out life-threatening causes. According to clinical guidelines, patients discharged with chest pain should follow-up with a medical doctor (MD) within 72 hours. Search concepts used were ED, patient discharge, primary care, follow up, Canada, and Ontario.

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Primary Care PCP PCP Patients 130

The Health Policy Exchange

MAY 20, 2013

In this month's Georgetown University Health Policy seminar, we discussed two examples, anemia drugs and the diabetes drug rosiglitazone (Avandia) , which were prominently featured in recent articles by Peter Whoriskey in The Washington Post. for three more years, during which thousands of new patients were prescribed the drug.

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Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize relationship-based care that supports your wellness every step of the way. You’re not just another patient — you’re known.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Healthcare has evolved, and patients now have more choices than ever for medical consultations. Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

What is the meaning of Family Medicine? As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 30, 2025

A 2020 meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials (summarized in a POEM in American Family Physician ) concluded that low-dose CT screening prevents one lung cancer death for every 250 people screened.

Primary Care 59

Primary Care Screening Family Physician Family Medicine 59

BMJ

JUNE 1, 2021

By Malte Kohns Vasconcelos, MD MSc on behalf of the authors Reference: Kohns Vasconcelos M , Weil K , Vesterling-Hörner D , et al, Paediatric primary care in Germany during the early COVID-19 pandemic: the calm before the storm, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e000919. Why should you read on?

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GeriPal

MARCH 9, 2023

Early data on efficacy in patients with anxiety and demoralization are promising. Two of our guests today, Stacy Fischer and Brian Anderson, are involved in large multicenter trials of psychedelics for patients with advanced cancer (Fischer) or life-limiting illness (Anderson). Research is exploding. You’ve been trained?

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Patient-Centered Community IT Medical 91

GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

We start off the conversation by talking about whether patients with cancer and cancer pain are really that different, and their paper that was just published on January 11 th in JAMA Oncology showing that substance use disorder is not uncommon in individuals with cancer. Eric: Which brings us to an article. Jessie: Exactly.

Illness 136

Illness Patient-Centered Screening IT 136

GeriPal

APRIL 24, 2025

We and our guests have noticed that in our clinical practices, patients and caregivers seem to be asking for such treatments more frequently. Daneila Lamas wrote about this issue in the New York Times this week -after we recorded – in her story, a family requested an herbal infusion for their dying mother via feeding tube.

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