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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

In the past, families often had to travel long distances or endure lengthy waits for in-person endocrinology appointments. Care from Anywhere: Families in remote or rural areas can now access the same high-quality care as those in urban centers—without the hassle of long trips. Why Choose Virtual Pediatric Endocrine Care?

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner).

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Does transitional care management improve outcomes after discharge from the hospital?

Common Sense Family Doctor

Since the turn of the century, the rise of hospitalists and the corresponding decline in the number of office-based family physicians who provide inpatient care for their own patients has magnified the value of optimizing the handoff from hospital-based teams to primary care physicians.