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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 feel heard and valued.

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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

In a traditional health care setting, many administrative burdens and barriers stand in the way of patients receiving evidence-based care. Paperwork required to sign up for health insurance and to establish care with a practice. Calling to schedule the next available appointment and taking time off work. Wait times.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Recognizing the critical connection between access to nutritious food and health, health care systems across Minnesota are taking innovative steps to address food insecurity. Family physicians play a pivotal role in combating food insecurity, serving as trusted advocates for their patients and connecting them to essential food resources.

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

Vascular Physician

Evaluate how well blood is flowing through veins and arteries Evaluate how a patient is doing after undergoing a procedure, such as having a stent placed. Some of these benefits include: Detecting blood clots in the deep veins of the body, such as the legs, (DVT). Determine if arteries are narrowing and how severe the condition may be.

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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,

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is when the patients have severe symptoms that persist and cause long term issues.