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Double-Booking the Doctor is Half-Booking the Patient

A Country Doctor Writes

I have always tried to “squeeze” urgent visits in when I know the patient and the issue they’re having. We also sometimes double book them. Sometimes a patient does need a lot of non-provider time, for example to get undressed and ready for a Pap smear. Government. That can be really bad.

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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

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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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.

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

Permanente Medicine

. “This recognition honors the dedication of our Permanente physicians, clinicians, nurses, and staff who bring Permanente Medicine to life every day — delivering care that is compassionate, patient-centered, and seamlessly coordinated,” said Dr. Ansari. Advancing the highest quality specialty care. Improving physician wellness.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

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. Ready to be your own boss? Can’t travel?

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Episode 262: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 18 – Remedying Health Inequities Driven by the Carceral System

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Milburn Smith Child Health Research, Outreach, and Advocacy Center at the Ann & Robert H. Incarceration negatively affects the physical and mental health of people who are incarcerated as well as their family members and loved ones, and limits access to healthcare before, during, and after incarceration.