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Unexpected Praise for Direct Pay Practices from Dr. Vonnegut – A Book Review

Noreta Family Medicine

Unexpected Praise for Direct Pay Practices from Dr. Vonnegut – A Book Review Occasionally there are things that happen that reinforce the decisions I’ve made in my career, and this was one of those times! A friend recently gave me the book The Heart of Caring: a life in pediatrics by Mark Vonnegut, MD. He gets it!”

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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. Understanding Coding: ICD-10 and CPT You may not think about medical codes when booking a dr appointment , but providers use them for billing and documentation.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

Pamela Wible’s 2025 Physician Wellness Retreats—life-changing experiences designed by doctors for doctors. 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. Can’t travel?

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history. An establish care visit helps create a baseline of your health and is typically your first interaction with a clinic or physician. What Happens During a Gynecological Exam?

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5 things you can do to improve your health that have nothing to do with dieting

Vida Family Medicine

As a family physician, I spend a lot of time with patients focusing on how to best take care of themselves to prevent or manage chronic disease. Often when I meet a patient who is taking steps to improve their health, the first thing that they do is make changes to what they are eating.

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What every physician should know about care experience (and why it matters)

Permanente Medicine

Dr. Marcos highlights some groundbreaking practices at Kaiser Permanente, like enhancing booking systems and smoothing the onboarding process for new members to increase satisfaction. WM: Like you, I’m a family physician. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future Permanente Medicine programming. Guest Wadie L.

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Advanced Pain Management in Cancer: Janet Abrahm

GeriPal

Janet is the author of the 4th edition of the book Comprehensive Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for Patients with Cancer, along with co-authors Molly Collins and BR Daubman. This book is terrific, truly comprehensive, and is a go to resource for when I’m “stuck” taking care of patients with cancer. . Janet: I absolutely do.