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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Primary care physicians can also provide health promotion education or counseling to help patients care for themselves. Disease Diagnosis If a patient visits a hospital with specific symptoms, a primary care doctor diagnoses what they're suffering from. Primary doctors are the first stop for medical care.

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One Person or a Group of Doctors as Personal Health Care Provider: The Association with Quality of Care for Diabetes [Secondary data analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background: Diabetes (DM) is a common chronic condition, yet the quality of care varies. It is unclear whether a group of doctors provides better care than a single person. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of 2022 BRFSS survey data, which provides nationally representative estimates for the US.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial.

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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

While losing weight is often suggested to lower the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, the risk of prescribing weight loss is overlooked. The truth is, the risks of attempts at weight loss often outweigh the benefits.

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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. Establishing a long-term relationship with a primary care provider can make a profound difference in how effectively your health is managed over time. You’re not just another patient — you’re known.

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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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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

GeriPal

One in 10 people with newly diagnosed HIV is an older adult. Have been now a care provider for people with HIV for over 40 years. And over that first 15 years, which was a very difficult time when there was no treatment at all available, everybody died and usually within months or a year or two of when they were diagnosed.