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Development and Testing of an Interoperable e-care Plan for Person-Centered Care Planning for Multiple Chronic Conditions [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background: Multiple chronic conditions (MCC) the most common condition seen in practice are present in 33% of adults and 80% of individuals age > 65. Results of testing and evaluation will be presented.

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Enhancing Primary Care: The Role of Occupationnal Therapy in Chronic Pain Self-Management [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Occupational therapists play a central role in supporting patients in the adoption and daily use of pain self-management strategies and in learning how to adapt to their chronic condition to maintain their quality of life.

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Patient perspectives in addressing mental health needs in primary care [Community based participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population Studied 29 patients with multiple chronic conditions who chose to create a care plan to improve their mental health (particularly sleep, loneliness, and anxiety/depression). MOHR presented a list of 10-15 actionable evidence-based strategies that patients could select to improve the risk.

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Tool Gauges Burden Among Caregivers of Patients With Psoriasis

Physician's Weekly

Although the challenges of care can impact all aspects of life, including physical, social, and emotional difficulties, there is very little data on the cumulative impact of psoriasis on family and partners who serve as constant care providers. What is known, however, is disheartening.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

The concurrent circulation of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and norovirus during peak viral seasons presents a diagnostic challenge in pediatric emergency settings. Infants may present with feeding difficulties or apnea as initial signs. nausea, vomiting) occur more frequently in pediatric populations.

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Pharmacists in Florida (and Elsewhere): Waive Prescribing Red Flags at Your Peril

FDA Law

Coconut Grove had noted “verified” on the prescriptions which DEA found “is not sufficient to identify and resolve any red flags that may be present.” The ALJ found, and DEA agreed, that the standard of care in Florida requires any red flags for a prescription or a patient must be resolved before dispensing and resolution must be documented.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems. Arizona’s climate and lifestyle present specific health considerations that our Mesa-based medical professionals are specially trained to address.