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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

Concussion management is complex: variable onset of symptoms, urban/rural disparities, and the many professionals involved in case management. ECHO Concussion was launched in 2019 to teach clinicians a comprehensive approach to concussion diagnosis and management.

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Pain-Related Medication in Adults with Intellectual Disability: a systematic review [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) and polypharmacy at a younger age than those without ID. Intervention/Instrument: No intervention; study included if reported any analgesic or non-analgesic medication used to manage pain or treat a painful condition.

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Ambulatory Behavioral Health Referral Patterns in the Setting of Chronic Medical Conditions [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset: Patients 18 years or older with a BH referral with or without at least 1 chronic condition referred from any of 4 PC sites with integrated BH in the UCHealth System from January 2020 through present. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. For a new patient visit , both ICD-10 (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure) codes are assigned. What Is a Primary Care Visit?

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How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State

Dr. Zaar

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or seeking a diagnosis, virtual consultations provide expert care without borders. The post How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State appeared first on Dr Zaar.

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Digestive Health: When To See Your Doctor About Chronic Gut Problems

Center for Family Medicine

Unexplained weight loss could also signal chronic conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Symptoms like regurgitation, a sour taste in the mouth, or chest pain that mimics heart issues should prompt a visit to the doctor for evaluation and management.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis. Easy access and relationship-driven care minimize long-term healthcare expenses and cut down on unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits. Get started by contacting us today.