Books, Clinic and DO - Primary Care Digest

Profiling patterns of patient experiences of access to care and continuity at team-based primary healthcare clinics [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To identify different profiles of access to care and continuity experiences of patients registered at team-based primary healthcare clinics. Setting: 104 PHC clinics across Quebec, Canada. Study Design/Analysis: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2022 to April 2023.

Healthcare

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Sun Safety Tips: Protect Skin & Stay Hydrated

Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we want your family to enjoy the outdoors safely. If you notice any suspicious signs, our team at Edge Family Medicine can help guide you on next steps. Why Edge Family Medicine Cares At Edge Family Medicine , we believe prevention is key. Some medications (e.g.,

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Pilot of Family Medicine Parent Partnership: Supporting mothers with depressive symptoms and promoting child development [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Maternal depression appears to have negative effects on child development (cognitive, language, emotional) in part because of the impact of depressive symptoms on parenting practices and family life, particularly in early childhood. consistent routines, book reading, daily play, etc.)

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Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives

Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

June 10, 2025) — Maria Ansari, MD, FACC , co-CEO of The Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2025. Improving access in adult and family medicine at TPMG by reducing appointment booking times by more than 33%.

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Implementation of a novel linkage of primary care electronic medical record data with hospital data in South Eastern Ontario [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A total of 25 patients (32%) were booked for the intervention highlighting a simple pathway for patient care improvements in line with best practice guidelines. Overall, this project highlights a robust linkage process which can be scaled and spread across primary care clinics and health conditions. Risk factors (i.e.,

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Book Review: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? by Dr. Robert C. Smith

Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Dr. Smith notes that less than 5 percent of the preclinical and clinical curricula in medical school, absent electives, is devoted to teaching students about behavioral health or psychiatry. This is not to say that this book is not worth reading - far from it. But I fear that it is too far ahead of its time.

Mental Health

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

MAY 21, 2025

Whether you’re launching your dream clinic, writing your first book, or exploring shamanic healing or magic mushrooms, these retreats are handcrafted to help you heal, grow, and thrive. Starting a private practice with your self-published book is easier than you think. Virtual retreat options available.

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How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 2, 2025

Multiple clinical studies verify that humans harboring elevated proportions of cholesterol-to-coprostanol converting bacteria tend to exhibit lower blood cholesterol levels and decreased risk for heart disease over time. Contact us today at 919-873-4437 or online to book a consultation.

Family Medicine

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Electronically-delivered PHQ9s increase engagement in patients with depression [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of a PHQ9 outreach to patients via a mobile app to increase clinical engagement and improve depression care quality. Main Outcome Measures: Percentage of patients who booked a visit for mental health. of patients in the intervention geographies booked a visit, compared to 5.2%

Electronics

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Seven Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care Electronic Visits: Qualitative Study of Staff and Patient Views [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

The following 7 opportunities for AI during eVisits were identified: workflow, directing, prioritization, asking questions, writing assistance, providing self-help information, and face-to-face appointment booking. Retention of clinical oversight and ongoing evaluation was key to staff acceptability.

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"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Michigan residents have been buzzing about a primary care clinic that’s setting a new standard for healthcare across the state. Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first. What Makes This Medical Clinic Different?

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Influential women in the history of medicine

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

MARCH 16, 2022

Blackwell played an important role in both the United States and the United Kingdom as a social awareness and moral reformer, and promoted education for women in medicine through her inspirational book Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women.

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Medical Education DO Family Medicine

Public Facing Education via Social Media: A Podcast with Julie McFadden, Matt Tyler, Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow

GeriPal

MAY 9, 2024

She covers topics on death, dying, and hospice from a hospice nurse perspective, and she also has a book coming out called “ Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully ,” which is now available for pre-order. Her book is called Nothing to Fear. Sammy, welcome to the GeriPal podcast. Sammy: Thank you so much.

Education

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Potentially Unsafe Low-evidence Treatments: Adam Marks, Laura Taylor, & Jill Schneiderhan

GeriPal

APRIL 24, 2025

We and our guests have noticed that in our clinical practices, patients and caregivers seem to be asking for such treatments more frequently. Daneila Lamas wrote about this issue in the New York Times this week -after we recorded – in her story, a family requested an herbal infusion for their dying mother via feeding tube.

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

GeriPal

MAY 1, 2025

Funding for research and clinical care is at risk, as USAID and PEPFAR (which is under USAID), are shuttered. And when she was here, she co founded the Golden Compass Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital for older adults living with HIV. Millions of lives are at stake. Meredith wore a shirt that said Silence=death.

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Primary Care Digest

Profiling patterns of patient experiences of access to care and continuity at team-based primary healthcare clinics [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Sun Safety Tips: Protect Skin & Stay Hydrated

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Pilot of Family Medicine Parent Partnership: Supporting mothers with depressive symptoms and promoting child development [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives

Implementation of a novel linkage of primary care electronic medical record data with hospital data in South Eastern Ontario [Big data]

Book Review: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? by Dr. Robert C. Smith

2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels

Electronically-delivered PHQ9s increase engagement in patients with depression [Population health and epidemiology]

Seven Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care Electronic Visits: Qualitative Study of Staff and Patient Views [Original Research]

"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Influential women in the history of medicine

Public Facing Education via Social Media: A Podcast with Julie McFadden, Matt Tyler, Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow

Potentially Unsafe Low-evidence Treatments: Adam Marks, Laura Taylor, & Jill Schneiderhan

HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

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