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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

Context: Currently, primary care data, community data, and hospital data are not linked in Ontario, resulting in a disconnect in continuity of care. 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.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions. 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. What Is a Primary Care Visit?

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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

PURPOSE Increased workload associated with electronic visits (eVisits) in primary care could potentially be decreased by the use of artificial intelligence (AI); however, it is unknown whether this use of AI would be acceptable to staff and patients. We analyzed verbatim transcripts using thematic analysis.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting/Population: Primary care patients of a national membership-based primary care delivery system, operating in several metropolitan locations in the US. Main Outcome Measures: Percentage of patients who booked a visit for mental health. Percentage of patients who filled out a PHQ9. difference, 95% CI: 42.3-44.9).

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Is a Medical Office Assistant Career Right for You?

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Booking, rescheduling, or canceling appointments. Technical skills: Being comfortable with technology helps you learn to navigate electronic health records (EHRs). They support patients and clinical staff by handling the essential administrative tasks that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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How Doctors Can Save More and Do Less

The Motivated MD

For the better half of 2024, I have been periodically writing posts that are individual articles that double as potential chapters to a future book. The publishing of this post marks Chapter 8 of my work and the start of the back half of this potential book. Set it and forget it! As always… Stay motivated! The Motivated M.D.

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Artificial Intelligence: Charlotta Lindvall, Matt DeCamp, Sei Lee

GeriPal

We talk on this podcast about potential uses of AI in geriatrics and palliative care with natural language processing guru Charlotta Lindvall from DFCI, bioethicists and internist Matt DeCamp from University of Colorado, and prognosis wizard Sei Lee from UCSF. ” So instead of reading a book, we’ll just read it on an iPad.

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