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Flipping the Script: A Design thinking Approach to Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

Understanding each team member's role, fostering open communication channels, and establishing clear administrative procedures are highlighted as essential elements for fostering successful collaborative practices within the clinic. This tabletop flip menu is available in each exam room and to all administrative staff at the clinic.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history. An establish care visit helps create a baseline of your health and is typically your first interaction with a clinic or physician. While it may feel slightly uncomfortable, it shouldn’t be painful.

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Pilot Testing of the Treatment Burden Screening in Diabetes Tool in Primary Care [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting: Two urban primary care clinics in Minnesota, USA. Population: 50 English-speaking adults with type 2 diabetes who engage in a participating primary care visit, clinicians participating in the intervention clinic visit. Results: Of 50 patient participants, 50% were male and were on average 54 years old.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Evidence‑informed care was literally at his fingertips. When used intentionally, AI can help us: draft progress notes or referral letters, suggest evidence‑based interventions or psycho‑educational handouts, and organize task lists, reminders and teaching materials so we can focus on patients and learners. References Menchaca, J.

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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles. While technology can help make patient information more visible and care coordination more seamless, opportunities for improvement exist. Have clinical indicators of disease complexity or advancement.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Streamline Referrals: Utilize technology like the Hunger Vital Signs tool and the Minnesota Food Helpline to connect patients directly to mobile food units, emergency food programs or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment services. Park Nicollet Health Services combines nutrition education with SNAP referrals.

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A Call for Engagement Outside of the Exam Room

Physician's Weekly

There is robust data regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. Community engagement allows physicians to broadly and collectively educate patients on important health topics, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.