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Pain-Related Medication in Adults with Intellectual Disability: a systematic review [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To synthesize literature on pain-related medication in adults with ID and examine how it relates to MLTCs and polypharmacy and explore the views of adults with ID, caregivers and healthcare providers on pain medication use. Measures: Varied by study design; self/carer-report or electronic health records (EHR).

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Resident Voices: Key Findings from Journal Club Surveys [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Journal Club serves as an essential platform in medical education for enhancing critical thinking skills, promoting evidence-based practice, and fostering scholarly discussions among residents. Study Design and Analysis We conducted a retrospective survey distributed electronically and securely among the graduating class of residents.

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“The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point” -NEJM

A Country Doctor Writes

Six years ago, I wrote the essay below about an article I read in the New England Journal of Medicine. Most medical practices are still stuck doing piecework. This week’s Journal has a very profound article about why healthcare has not evolved through its technology the way other sectors of society have.

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The Perfect Office Note? SOAP, APSO or aSOAP?

A Country Doctor Writes

Electronic medical record notes are simply way too cumbersome, no matter in what order the segments are displayed, to be of much use if we quickly want to check what happened in the last few office visits before entering the exam room. We need something better – aSOAP ! It should follow logic.

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Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

Demand for new obesity medications like semaglutide (GLP-1 analogs) is high, but availability is low. I therefore reviewed the main research studies and guidelines and tried to summarize them briefly and clearly in this article. Stopping the medication leads to a rebound effect (½ – ⅔ weight regain after one year).

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Is my Software a Medical Device? Use the Digital Health Policy Navigator

FDA Law Blog

By Philip Won & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — With the explosion of health‑related software, many software developers are generating products with functionality that is subject to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Tech upgrade success: 6 rules every practice should follow

Physician's Practice

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article Navigating the health tech landscape requires strategic diligence to avoid hidden costs and ensure seamless integration in medical practices. The health technology gold rush is back on, and sales reps know where to find you. Yet a single misstep can wipe out months of margin.