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You Know DPC is working when…

Noreta Family Medicine

You Know DPC is working when… I decided to do something a little different in this blog. 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 are able to get timely primary care.

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Vascular Ultrasound: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Vascular Physician

If you are having symptoms concerning for venous or arterial insufficiency, consult your primary care provider to discuss a potential referral to the specialists with the trusted team at The Vascular Institute of the Rockies. Vascular Ultrasound: What Is It and How Does It Work? This procedure is safe, fast, and painless.

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Why a Small Practice Doctor might be Better

The Direct Doctors Difference

A recent article featured on the medical blog, www.Kevinmd.com , highlights some super important reasons as to why you might consider seeing a doctor who is not affiliated with a hospital or large system. As a small, direct primary care practice here at Direct Doctors, we wholeheartedly agree! His solution?

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"Sludge audits" identify obstacles to completing colorectal cancer screening

Common Sense Family Doctor

Although not originally applied to health care processes, sludge audits can improve the efficiency of health systems and patients’ experiences. Finally, neither patients nor primary care clinicians could easily access the results of colonoscopies or stool-based tests.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Here are some ways family physicians can collaborate with health care systems and community organizations to tackle food insecurity within Minnesota: Expand Food Insecurity Screenings: Train staff to use tools like Hunger Vital Signs and integrate food insecurity screenings into routine care. An excerpt follows: 2024-04.

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Vascular Physician

1, 3) Primary care providers should consider referral to a vascular specialist when the severity of symptoms become lifestyle debilitat-ing or progress to critical limb ischemia (CLI), which is defined as the presentation of rest pain, non-healing wounds, or gangrene. (1, There are three types of gangrene: dry, wet, and gaseous.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Topics covered include: The pathophysiology of GER and GERD in the pediatric population. Understanding dyspepsia and its clinical presentation. Diagnostic strategies and when to consider further evaluation.