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Family physicians perform high-quality colonoscopies, but access is an issue

Common Sense Family Doctor

Most patients who choose colonoscopy as a screening test for colorectal cancer are referred from primary care to a gastroenterologist or other specialist who performs endoscopy. But that wasn’t the case for the estimated 1 in 15 US patients whose screening colonoscopies were performed by family physicians in 2021.

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The US Healthcare System vs…….South Park ?!?!

Noreta Family Medicine

For instance, in May, I prescribed a diabetic medicine for a patient. The patient was unable to pick up the medicine due to the cost (about $1800), so I prescribed the other diabetic medicine in the same class. The cost was also above $1000 so the patient left the pharmacy empty handed. Next, I’d like to talk about the song.