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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

The ability to reach and engage in the care process varies considerably depending on patients’ socio-demographic characteristics which we need to understand to address inequitable access issues. Setting: 104 PHC clinics across Quebec, Canada.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. Many patients search online for variations like: Can you have a pap smear while menstruating?

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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

Objectives: To link primary care electronic medical record (EMR) data with community and hospital data and to test the utility of the merged dataset through a targeted quality improvement (QI) intervention among high-risk patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Risk factors (i.e.,

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Zen and the Art of Doctoring

A Country Doctor Writes

I had this idea to write a post about quality, linking to the characterization of quality in the classic book Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance. “Quality” in medicine is not merely reflected in lab values or surgical success rates but also in the subtle, often unquantifiable connection between doctor and patient. .

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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. Many patients ask: What happens at a new patient appointment in primary care? People often search: What happens at a new patient visit? How long will it take?

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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) — 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%. Improving physician wellness.

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

Common Sense Family Doctor

Dr. Smith shares the stories of several patients he met during residency and his early years in practice who illustrate the bad outcomes that accompany not attending to patient's emotions and focusing solely on their physical problems. This is not to say that this book is not worth reading - far from it.