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Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage and associated with marked disparities in outcomes. SDM involves a collaborative process between patients and providers to make informed healthcare choices. Setting: 21 primary care practices within Atrium Health, a large integrated healthcare system.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

In addition, Dr. Nguyen co-chairs the SCPMG Virtual Medical Center and brings extensive expertise as a practicing family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente. I’m a family physician by training. And I would remiss not to mention my wife and my family who might love and enjoy time with to travel. Fascinating background.

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OPDP Comes out Swinging With A Warning Letter on Unsubstantiated Efficacy

FDA Law Blog

Prior to the CytoDyn letter in 2022, OPDP issued a Warning Letter in 2021 to CooperSurgical for a DTC video entitled “Paragard: Family Planning During the Pandemic” which failed to communicate ANY risk information. The drug does not have a Boxed Warning, but has an extensive list of Warnings (17 in total).

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Q&A: Experts Urge Pediatric Advocacy Amid Worsening Climate Hazards

Physician's Weekly

As climate change increases in certain pediatric illnesses like asthma, pediatricians have a role in caring for children, especially in vulnerable communities. Pediatric clinicians and healthcare systems have an urgent responsibility to advocate for evidence-based solutions to address the climate crisis,” Shalini H.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

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? Let’s break it down.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

A family pediatrician. Think of it as the front line of healthcare—the first place you visit when you have a medical concern, whether it’s a persistent cough or a more complex issue like heart disease. Your primary care doctor can also provide guidance on family planning, prenatal care, and hormone management during menopause.

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Over The Top

Adventures of a Sick Doctor

We are aware that many of the people who have died from Covid19 around the world have been healthcare workers. Ideally, every encounter between a healthcare professional and a patient right now would be carried out in the correct PPE. I think I can see the logic; the softening of the blow, the minimisation of panic.