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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals

Sound Physicians

Partnering with a telemedicine critical care team alleviates the pressure on both the hospitalist team and the patients. While we primarily partner with our own Sound specialty teams , we also work independently with employed and other outsourced clinical teams.

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Primary Care Provider Perspectives at an Academic Medical Center: Are Telemedicine Visits as Effective as In-person Care? [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: As academic medical centers purposefully integrate telemedicine visits into primary care, efficacy studies are needed to appropriately guide resource allocation and triage processes. Setting: Providers across six Northern California clinic sites surveyed over an 8-week period (March 21-May 16, 2023).

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Doctor appointment length PCP appointment duration If you have multiple issues to discuss, be sure to mention that when scheduling so the clinic can allot enough time. With the growth of telehealth, many people now schedule a telemedicine appointment to begin care—especially for follow-ups, medication refills, or minor concerns.

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Early Prevention of Critical Illness in Older Adults: Adaptation and Pilot Testing of an Electronic Risk Score and Checklist [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: Evaluate implementation of an electronic scoring system (Elders Risk Assessment—ERA) to detect and an adapted risk-factor checklist (Checklist for Early Recognition and Treatment of Acute IllNess in Family Medicine – CERTAIN-FM) to assess older patients at high risk of critical illness in a primary care setting.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Yet this expansion has come with a significant administrative burden, particularly that of clinical documentation. This isn’t about replacing your clinical judgment. Ambient dictation, or ambient clinical documentation, represents a paradigm shift. This isn’t about replacing your clinical judgment. The result?

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Check credentials through reliable websites like: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Don’t hesitate to ask the clinic or hospital about the doctor’s credentials. Certification shows they’ve completed specialized training and passed rigorous exams.

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Hormonal Therapy Online in Canada | Top Answer Questions

Dr. Zaar

Thanks to advances in telemedicine, hormonal remedy can now be controlled honestly. During the appointment, you discuss your symptoms and clinical records. You will get hold of prescriptions electronically, and And observe-up visits manifest thru video or smartphone calls. How Does Online Hormonal Therapy Work in Canada?