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Associations between tapering or discontinuing opioids and subsequent pain-related primary care visits [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results: Among 47,033 patients prescribed stable opioids, 13,793 (29.3%) tapered after cohort entry; of these, 10,579 (76.7%) tapered-and-continued and 3,214 (23.3%) tapered-and-discontinued. Relative to non-tapered patients, patients who tapered-and-continued was had similar rates of pain-related primary care visits (aIRR 1.01, 95% CI: 0.97-1.06)

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The Impact of a Health Professions Education Program on Concussion Management: A Multi-Methods Study of ECHO Concussion [Neurologic illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are diagnosed in 150,000 Ontarians annually, resulting in disruptions to work, school, and sport. Concussion management is complex: variable onset of symptoms, urban/rural disparities, and the many professionals involved in case management.

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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. Objective: To examine the association between DM quality of care and whether patients reported having a single person, a group of doctors, or none as their personal health care provider.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses.

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Healthcare Jobs in Hamden, CT: Opportunities for Every Experience Level

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Some of the best entry-level healthcare jobs in Hamden, CT include: Medical administrative assistant: These employees perform crucial administrative tasks , from scheduling patients’ procedures and updating patients’ medical records to keeping the exam rooms stocked. Completion of a medical assisting program is required.

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Booking a Canadian Endocrinologist for Online Follow-Ups

Dr. Zaar

Register and Share Medical History You’ll fill out forms with past diagnoses, medications, lab results, and symptoms. It’s perfect for routine check-ins and chronic condition management. But most stable patients can stay on track online. Patients enjoy flexible, reliable support without delays.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

They can help diagnose illnesses, recommend treatments and medications, and guide you on preventive health measures. Supply Ongoing Care for Long-Term Conditions Family care doctors are also well-equipped to provide ongoing medical care for chronic conditions or illnesses that require continual monitoring and treatment.

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