Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Significant differences were seen in patient demographics, fees, and referral patterns amongst boutique clinic practices compared to Toronto Central LHIN and Ontario physicians. Boutique clinics were more likely to see patients for musculoskeletal, dermatologic, and infectious disease illnesses.

Clinic 130

Clinic Referral Primary Care Physician Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Early identification and intervention in behavioral aspects of chronic diseases leads to improved function with decreased healthcare utilization, yet we know little about referral patterns for behavioral support of chronic disease. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

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

Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

DPC clinics provide members with: Personalized, preventive care Management of chronic conditions No co-pays or insurance billing Treatment of ailments and illnesses Same-day appointments and no wait times Unlimited appointment lengths 24/7 access to care Exams, labs, and testing Specialist referrals, as necessary And much more.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care PCP PCP Insurance 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: People with serious mental illness (SMI) are at increased risk of complications and earlier death from comorbid chronic diseases, compared with patients without mental illness. These disparities may be related to differences in access to recommended chronic disease management.

Chronic Disease Management 130

Chronic Disease Management Chronic Disease Illness Management 130

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As she said, when you think about the hardest patients you’ve cared for, in nearly all cases there was some aspect of psychological illness involved. Today we talk with two psychologists who are deeply invested in addressing psychological aspects of care for people living with serious illness. That rings true to me. Eric: Yeah.

Mental Health 123

Mental Health Patient-Centered Illness Screening 123