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Strengthening Primary Care Research on Health System Transformation in the Education of Health Professionals through PERC-PHC [Patient engagement]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, current health professions education is not adequately preparing professionals to lead such transformative changes. Objective This study describes patient engagement in primary health care (PHC) research related to health system transformation in the education of health professionals, facilitated by the PERC-TUTOR PE Fellowship.

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The Impact of a Health Professions Education Program on Concussion Management: A Multi-Methods Study of ECHO Concussion [Neurologic illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

The ECHO (Extensions for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model is an ideal platform for dissemination of best practice guidelines and standards of care in common, complex, acute and chronic conditions. Concussion management is complex: variable onset of symptoms, urban/rural disparities, and the many professionals involved in case management.

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Behavioral Health Provider Perspectives on the Integration of Behavioral Health into Primary Care [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Despite success in some community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers, IBH is not widely implemented in other settings. Training should also be offered as continuing education for practicing physicians and part of on-boarding. Finally, IBH leaders need to make the Behavioral Health Consultant role less ambiguous.

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Advancing Family Medicine Research: A Guidance Report for the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

The process involved a variety of information-gathering and consultative steps. Initial interviews with 12 Canadian key informants (Consultations Phase 1) established broad direction and thematic foci. Ongoing engagement and collaboration with the FM research community will be crucial.

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Implementation and Uptake of the Virginia Mental Health Access Program [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

The Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP) is a statewide initiative that helps health care providers take better care of children and adolescents with mental health conditions through provider education and increasing access to child psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and care navigators. Results: 20.2%

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Episode 74: On COVID-19 – A case-based discussion with Drs. Block, Thakur, and Chin-Hong

The Clinical Problem Solvers

He is a medical educator who specializes in treating infectious diseases, particularly infections that develop in patients who have suppressed immune systems, such as as solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients and HIV+ organ transplant recipients. He has interests in medical ethics and critical illness communication.

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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

For example, although documenting in the electronic health record (EHR) can improve access to organized information, a lack of EHR interoperability may hinder communication among physicians who use disparate EHR systems. They should also try to obtain the results of any exams, tests, or consultations that aren’t yet in the chart.