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All you need to know about louisville lectures

Louisville Lectures

Are you a resident or medical student looking to learn practical, evidence based approaches to your patients? We believe in the concept of Free Open Access Medical Education ( #FOAMed ) and we focus on internal medicine ( #FOAMIM ). Visit Little Lectures Welcome to the LL Blog! Visit the LL Blog Homepage.

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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!). This time, I thought you’d enjoy someone else’s perspective!

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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!

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Streamline Referrals: Utilize technology like the Hunger Vital Signs tool and the Minnesota Food Helpline to connect patients directly to mobile food units, emergency food programs or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment services. Park Nicollet Health Services combines nutrition education with SNAP referrals.

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Your Least Favorite Emotion, and What to Do with It.

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

I like to encourage all physicians to have their own doctor that they could bring this up to for referral to therapist. And remember from last week's blog : Madeleine L'Engle's quote "Joy is not the same thing as pleasure. Take your own PHQ9 or GAD7 periodically - what would you tell a patient with that score?

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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Foot Wounds

Vascular Physician

· Past medical history indicators of PAD include: history of smoking, age 65 or greater, diabetes history, CAD or stroke, or history of renal, carotid or mesenteric ischemia. Encourage patient to take an active role in their care and monitor their blood glucose levels and remain compliant with prescribed medications. ·

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What is a Vascular Surgeon?

Vascular Physician

Vascular Institute of the Rockies 5-7 years of training after medical school specializing in learning about all aspects of peripheral vascular disease. Can also provide medical management, but if open surgery is the best option, they will refer the patient to a vascular surgeon.