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Patient perspectives in addressing mental health needs in primary care [Community based participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Primary care physicians often help patients with mental health concerns, but little is known about patients’ views of addressing their mental health needs within the primary care setting. Setting or Dataset The primary data source was My Own Health Report (MOHR).

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Associations of intervention completion in a pragmatic trial on integrated behavioral health (IBH) and patient outcomes [Clinical trial]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Primary care must address the complex needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions, given 40% of patients seen in primary care have behavioral health needs. Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is associated with improved access and engagement in mental health services and mental and physical health patient outcomes.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come. This level of prevention is crucial for conditions that benefit from early intervention.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Mental health consultations , including therapy and psychiatry. Medication refills or adjustments.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Understanding how to prepare for this important appointment ensures you receive maximum benefit from your healthcare provider’s expertise. Dr. James Martínez, family medicine physician at Community Health Partners, explains: “Preventive care represents one of the most powerful tools we have in medicine. .”

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Your First Line of Defense Against Illness

Mesa Family Physician

Primary Care and Preventive Care: How They Work Together Primary care providers are often your main point of contact in the healthcare system. Primary Care and Preventive Care: How They Work Together Primary care providers are often your main point of contact in the healthcare system. the answer is that they often go hand in hand.

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Transgender Health, Aging, and Advocacy: A Podcast with Noelle Marie Javier and Jace Flatt

GeriPal

Knowing that the community is really underrepresented in sort of our knowledge, what we do, how we provide care that’s truly inclusive and welcoming. And I often use transgender because that’s the language that is more affirming broadly for the community. It was personal to me, but also right. Johnson, actually.