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Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Motivational interviewing is an effective tool for resolving ambivalence in parents or patients who express hesitancy about vaccination. Communication Strategies Using the presumptive format for initiating vaccine communication (“Johnny’s due for three shots today”) as opposed to the participatory approach where an open-ended question is used.

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A Decade of Blogging!

Aspiring Minority Doctor

Okay, now I'll admit I've done a horrible job of keeping up with the blog lately especially given that this is only my fifth post of the year, but today is still super special for me. This blog has helped a lot with some of my successes. When I started this blog she had just turned 7, and now my baby is 17!

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“Practice at the Top of your License?”

A Country Doctor Writes

I re-blogged this post on my original, much older WordPress blog and it got 14 comments, many more than usual. In fact, personally, six months later, I started transitioning to a different job, the one I now work full-time in, doing housecalls and virtual visits for older and disabled patients.

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The Perfect Office Note? SOAP, APSO or aSOAP?

A Country Doctor Writes

It’s been six years since I posted this on my WordPress blog and the reaction has been an almost deafening silence. Think about it… A patient note, like a scientific article, should not present the information in reversed or scrambled order. P.S. Here’s a follow-up post to this one - on my Wordpress blog.

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Maryland's Primary Care Program: incremental progress or breakthrough?

The Health Policy Exchange

Health Policy Fellowship three years ago, though I still enjoy working alongside these talented family physicians in clinic, such as Dr. Brian Antono, who recently blogged about his fellowship experiences for Harvard Medical School's Center for Primary Care. Phillips, Jr.

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Finding Joy in the Journey of this Medical Career

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

Between administrative burdens, long hours, and the emotional weight of patient care, at times, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the joy that once drew us to this field. When did you feel good about a patient interaction. I wrote more about a coaching approach for faculty in a previous blog. Write about it.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. This blog covers everything you need to know—from appointment types and coding to telehealth options and what really happens during your time with the provider.