Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To evaluate the associations between opioid dose tapers with continued opioid use and opioid tapers with discontinuation, and subsequent pain-related utilization primary care visits, ED encounters, and hospitalizations. Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. 1.31) and hospitalizations (aIRR 0.74, 95% CI: 0.54-1.02).

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Primary Care Management Utilities Chronic Condition 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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. According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician.

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Family Families Primary Care Physician Chronic Condition 52

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

A primary care physician is the first point of contact when people want to receive care. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer.

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Primary Care Physician Primary Care Doctor Provider Primary Care 52

Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

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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Primary Care Physician Primary Care Diabetes Chronic Condition 52

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. And how does it support preventive care? Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider?

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Internal Medicine GP Family Doctor Primary Care 130

Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

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. Learn more about our medical services 2.

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Primary Care Relationship PCP PCP 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Ellen had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, peripheral vascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. She enjoyed talking with the half dozen other residents at her adult family home in Washington state. “It’s also often the family member or the person helping to manage them.”

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Nurse Practitioner Families Family Primary Care 52