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Addressing Medication Safety in Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions during Transitions of Care: A Caregiver Perspective [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Transitions of care (TOC) between healthcare settings carry numerous safety hazards and high risk for medication harm, particularly for patients with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs). Results: Study participants shared both their experiences related to medication safety, as well as barries to patient-centeredness.

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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

Caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions requires identifying those at risk, clear communication, and coordinated care to improve outcomes. Approximately 60% of American adults live with at least one chronic condition , and 40% of them have more than one. Have open gaps in care or medications not filled.

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Profiling patterns of patient experiences of access to care and continuity at team-based primary healthcare clinics [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting/Dataset: 121,570 registered patients over 18 years of age with an email address available in their electronic medical record. Having at least one chronic condition (p=0.004) or poor perceived mental health (p=0.048) were associated with experiencing continuity difficulties. Setting: 104 PHC clinics across Quebec, Canada.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Dataset: Administrative data from the Optum Labs Data Warehouse 2015-2019 that contains de-identified medical and pharmacy claims and eligibility information for commercial and Medicare Advantage enrollees in the US. Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Stay Informed Learn as much as you can about your 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

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Population Studies: NA Intervention/Instrument: NA Outcome Measures: NA Results: 45% (n = 3,889) of patients referred to ambulatory BH care had 1 or more chronic conditions.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What information should you bring? These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions. Absolutely.