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A Call for Engagement Outside of the Exam Room

Physician's Weekly

Physicians can often literally meet patients where they are and address the broader social determinants of health, such as housing, education, and income, which significantly impact patient well-being and illness prevention. Connect patients with local resources such as food banks, housing assistance, and mental health services.

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

GeriPal

Older adults may not have received AIDS education. Eric 18:59 What is the recommendation currently for HIV screening in older adults or in non older adults? I mean, that’s an important element of people with chronic illness coming to the end of life anyway. Meredith 17:07 Yes. Who wants to go first?