Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

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. This can be done by maintaining a directory of community resources and making referrals during patient visits.

Chronic Disease Management 52

Chronic Disease Management Community Chronic Disease Education 52

The Physicians Foundation

AUGUST 15, 2024

This prestigious award is part of The Physicians Foundation’s Leadership Award Program and honors a physician who has gone above and beyond to connect patients with the social, economic, educational and environmental resources necessary for their overall health. The award is named in honor of Richard (Buz) Cooper, M.D., As the U.S.

Primary Care 40

Primary Care Community Chronic Disease Management Education 40

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. GPs Improve Chronic Disease Management We live in a world of aging populations, with rising chronic diseases, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy. GPs improve prevention, which avoids diseases.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Families Family GP 130