Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: For many patients with long-COVID, primary care is the first point of interaction with the healthcare system. However, beyond expressions of disempowerment, the patient’s perspective regarding the quality of long-COVID care is lacking. Patients described two areas of experiences.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Primary Care Patients Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participating clinic sites offered convenience sample frame, patients with legal needs were identified through universal and secondary screening approach. Setting or Dataset: Clinics: AF Williams Family Medicine, Lowry Internal Medicine; EPIC data; legal records. Intervention/Instrument: Legal-needs screening tool.

Medical 130

Medical Referral Screening Internal Medicine 130

Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. Many patients search online for variations like: Can you have a pap smear while menstruating?

Screening 100

Screening Clinic Appointment Checkup 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Nearly all patients with type 2 diabetes have comorbid chronic conditions, adding complexity to self-management. A tool to more efficiently relay points of patient-perceived treatment burden during a primary care visit may lead to more patient-centered care plans and improved outcomes.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Screening Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal screening; however studies have found inconsistencies in screening of FI, documentation of FI, and referral to appropriate resources. Comparison of FI for paired patients in 2022 and 2023. Enrollment and referrals in food assistance programs.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Referral Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The challenges faced stem from the uncertainty and complexity of redefining professional roles and scopes of practice, as well as the skills needed to effectively work together and coordinate patient care as a cohesive team. This tabletop flip menu is available in each exam room and to all administrative staff at the clinic.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Healthcare Professional Family Physician Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset: Electronic health record data from 11 community-based clinics within a safety-net system in the Midwest from 07/01/2021-3/31/2024. Population Studied: 119,926 adult patients with one or more primary care visits during the 30-month study period. Referral to counseling (7.5%

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Referral Electronics Individual 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: Formative research included depth interviews with primary care/oncology clinicians, patient advocates, and policy influencers (n=40), and two Delphi panels (1-national survivorship experts; 1-local primary care clinicians) to identify/prioritize strategies for breast cancer survivorship care.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Referral Electronics Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Economic analysis utilized "difference in difference" methodology comparing individuals who received legal services to control groups: a) in the same clinic; b) in 12 other primary care clinics within the same health system. Clinics: AF Williams Family Medicine, Lowry Internal Medicine.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Medical Behavioral Health Services Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Our work builds a foundation for cost-effective workflows to support patients with multimorbidity. Among the completed encounters, the average days from referral to encounter was 27.2.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. Our Patients Are Already Using AI Many people now ask their first health question to a chatbot rather than to a clinician. Below, I share three reasons why. References Menchaca, J.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Integrated Care Primary Care Healthcare Professional 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MARCH 21, 2025

On January 7, 2025, SAMHSA announced the award of one-year Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) Demonstration planning grants to 14 states and Washington, D.C., Leverage Technology and Data Implement measurement-based care tools that work across both systems to track patient outcomes and demonstrate effectiveness.

Behavioral Health Services 130

Behavioral Health Services Primary Care Integrated Care Mental Health 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions requires identifying those at risk, clear communication, and coordinated care to improve outcomes. Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles.

Chronic Condition 59

Chronic Condition Patients Management Primary Care Physician 59

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In our institution, screenings are completed for patients ≥15 years during well visits; those not presenting for well visits and under 15 may represent missed opportunities. Objectives: To implement SUD screening in patients aged 12-17 seen for all visit types (well and sick visits) and to quantify the rate of substance misuse.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Referral Wellness Visit 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Currently, only 43% of doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) nationwide offer osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT), with half of them providing OMT to ≤5% of their patients. Objective: This study investigates provider attitudes toward OMT and identifies barriers to referrals to address the unmet patient demand.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 130

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Provider Management Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Multisector coordination is critical for effective screening and referral initiatives. Objective: To assess the function and impact of a new role, a Health Equity Coordinator, on the reach of the social needs screening and referral program. Contact hours included a mix of in-person visits and phone calls.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Referral Screening Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Objective: To describe how primary care clinics have considered social needs in DM, and identify opportunities to support primary care clinics. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Management Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: For over 25 years, the burden of clinical administrative services has been cited as contributing to the stress and burnout experienced by family physicians. At the system level, participants underscored the need for compensation for administrative time and funding to increase clinic staff (e.g.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Family Physician Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

PURPOSE This study aimed to assess how agile implementation–driven iterative processes and tailored workflows can facilitate the implementation of a digital cognitive assessment (DCA) tool for patients aged 65 years or older into primary care practices. RESULTS The intervention engaged 69 (63.8%) of 108 clinicians across the 7 clinics.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Referral Clinic 130

CDOCS

MARCH 15, 2021

png]</p> <p><span style="font-family:ubuntu; font-size:12px">​</span><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:ubuntu">By putting ourselves in the shoes of our patients, we can easily see the comfort and trust our patients have developed with their general dentists.

Patients 52

Patients Finance Education Utilities 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

There is robust data regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. Many of us are taught in medical school and residency the importance of patient communication on improving patient satisfaction scores, quality metrics, and professional fulfillment.

Chronic Disease Management 52

Chronic Disease Management Community Chronic Disease Education 52

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Through food pharmacies, food insecurity screenings and innovative community partnerships, health care providers are ensuring patients get the nourishment they need to thrive. Family physicians play a pivotal role in combating food insecurity, serving as trusted advocates for their patients and connecting them to essential food resources.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Community Families Family 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Fontana and Gitanjali Srivastava, MD , shared their perspectives with PW about current and potential MASLD treatments and their impacts on patient care. MASLD is the leading reason for referral to a hepatologist in many US medical centers. PW: How may this summary affect patient care? PW: Why was it important to do this study?

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Diabetes Referral Primary Care Doctor 52

Canadian Family Physician

MAY 14, 2025

Objective To determine the major themes among clinical questions asked to addiction medicine specialists sent by primary care providers (PCPs) via the Champlain Building Access to Specialists through the eConsultation (BASE™) electronic consultation (eConsult) service and the PCP-perceived benefits of this service.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Consulting Electronics Provider 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Healthcare providers often struggle to treat patients with chronic pain. One potential solution is to facilitate patient access to programs that develop skills and confidence in managing their own care. Dataset: We used data routinely collected through the CPSMP between December 2017 and May 2023.

Management 130

Management Utilities Referral Individual 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 14, 2025

Incidence rate ratios (IRR) were estimated by multivariable Poisson regression models to identify patient- and hospital stay-related risk factors associated with coercion. The results showed that out of 1,764 patients, 293 (16.6%) experienced at least 1 coercive measure, primarily seclusion.

Referral 52

Referral Mental Health Hospital Diagnose 52

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

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. Ask: How many Type 2 diabetes patients do they treat each month?

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 4, 2024

Our team of providers utilizes an interdisciplinary model of care, including physical therapy, neurology, primary care, medical imaging, and other areas to address patient well-being from multiple perspectives. The Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center is now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 574-725-3001.

Management 52

Management Patient-Centered Community Referral 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives: We explored how to design a system to provide near real-time feedback on context and impacts to inform health system innovations; and how to operationalize data collection across diverse patient populations and providers. Setting: Alberta, Canada from May 2022 to October 2023.

Referral 130

Referral Healthcare Provider Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Insight in patient characteristics in both settings might invite to reflect upon referral strategies of general practitioners (GPs) and interpretation of study results from hospital care. Comparison was based on an estimation of potential clinical relevance.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care General Practitioner GP Diagnosis 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Tip 1: Do Research and Obtain Referrals Start your search by asking friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations. Word-of-mouth referrals can provide valuable insights into a doctor's practice, professionalism, and bedside manner. Choose a clinic close to your home or workplace to make visits more convenient.

Family Doctor 52

Family Doctor Families Family Board-Certified 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 4, 2020

Ultimately, anti-nuclear, anti-dsDNA, and anti-Sm autoantibodies were grossly positive and the patient was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. Laboratory workup was concerning for a Coombs-positive autoimmune hemolytic anemia, possible immune thrombocytopenia, and polyclonal gammopathy.

Referral 52

Referral Patient-Centered Diagnosis Diagnose 52

Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 15, 2025

In a traditional health care setting, many administrative burdens and barriers stand in the way of patients receiving evidence-based care. Although not originally applied to health care processes, sludge audits can improve the efficiency of health systems and patients’ experiences. Travel to the doctor’s office. Wait times.

Screening 52

Screening Insurance Primary Care Referral 52

Medical Xpress

MAY 3, 2023

But fewer than 20 percent of at-risk patients utilize this testing, and even fewer engage in genetic counseling after referral, often due to clinical workflow challenges or barriers to care.

Referral 97

Referral Utilities Individual Families 97

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Healthcare System Preparedness (DAC-SP) aims to catalyze global healthcare system transformation, providing Alzheimer’s patients and their families quicker access to life-changing innovations and therapies. clinical consensus, financing mechanisms) and the organization (e.g.,

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Healthcare Finance 130

The Direct Doctors Difference

DECEMBER 8, 2023

​The author highlights the fact that the business model of hospital owned primary care… ” emphasizes revenue maximization over patient well-being.” In addition, when patients have testing done at in-hospital labs and facilities, the costs are higher than stand-alone centers. "For

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Hospital Referral 52

Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Peripheral Arterial Disease and Foot Wounds By Lauren Molchan, DPM R2 When do you suspect PAD in patients with wounds? · · Keep in mind patients with significant neuropathy may not have typical claudication symptoms. Patient's have an abnormal ABI if the value is lower than 0.9. If the ABI is higher than 1.2

Referral 40

Referral Diabetes Physicals Management 40