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Optimizing participation in the OECD PaRIS Project: Lessons learned in Saskatchewan [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: A participatory approach to cross-sectional surveys was facilitated through the building and nurturing of relationships based on trust and transparency with all members of the research team. Setting: Primary care clinics across Saskatchewan. Descriptive and inferential statistics were undertaken.

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Important Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Patients Perspective [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting: Academic family medicine clinic in Edmonton, Canada. Population Studied: Seven physicians and 15 patients took part in the study. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

An establish care visit helps create a baseline of your health and is typically your first interaction with a clinic or physician. If your cycle is irregular or the appointment took months to book, your clinic may advise keeping the appointment, depending on your symptoms and flow. Can You Get a Pap Smear During Your Period?

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Burden of administrative responsibilities in primary care: Qualitative study

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To describe family physicians’ experiences of administrative burden in practice. Participants Family physicians. Method In-depth virtual interviews with family physicians practising in Ontario who completed postgraduate training between 2017 and 2022. Setting Ontario.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. 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. What Is a Primary Care Visit?

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Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Medical Office Assistants Working in Family Medicine Clinics in Ontario [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To explore the experiences of MOAs working in primary care practices during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspectives of MOAs and family physicians(FPs) who worked with MOAs during this period. MOAs leveraged their healthcare system knowledge and therapeutic relationships with patients to reduce patient distress.

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Health Care Homes Certification: Advancing Primary Care in MN

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Minnesota’s Health Care Homes (HCH) certification program is transforming primary care by recognizing clinics that prioritize patient-centered, team-based care. This free and voluntary program offers significant benefits to clinics, health care professionals and patients across the state. What is a Health Care Home?