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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. 1072 patients with COPD were identified within the merged dataset, 50% of whom visited the ED within two years. Risk factors (i.e.,

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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. How long will it take?

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

Common Sense Family Doctor

The first few chapters discuss the problems with mental health care in the U.S. 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.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Since many patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) have anhedonia and can be reluctant to engage in treatment, many practices struggle to engage patients with depression in regular follow up and care. Eligible patients had a diagnosis of MDD, but had not filled out a PHQ9 in the past 2 weeks to 6 months.

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How to Get Ozempic & GLP-1’s Covered by Insurance (or Save Big with Plum Health Direct Primary Care): The Ultimate Guide You Can’t Afford to Miss!

Plum Health

Update: Click here to book a free 30 minute in-person consultation with Dr. Sharon or Dr. Mike to discuss affordable GLP-1 medication! But here’s the good news: at Plum Health Direct Primary Care in Michigan , we make Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound more affordable than ever, starting as low as $390 at the time of writing.