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Forecasting and adapting to the family medicine workforce shortage

The Health Policy Exchange

In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program.

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Foreskin care: Hygiene, importance of counselling, and management of common complications

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To highlight the escalating need for enhanced education on foreskin care among patients and health care providers, particularly as neonatal circumcision rates decline. This review highlights the role of primary care providers as crucial resources for patient education.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Given practical constraints in many healthcare settings, who are the minimum essential team members for multidisciplinary management of weight loss in older adults?

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Addressing the Diabetes Care Burnout Crisis

Physician's Weekly

In the past decade, advancements in technology have revolutionized the way diabetes is managed. The daily grind of monitoring blood glucose levels, adjusting medications, and managing complications can be exhausting. With all this progress comes a significant issue burnout for patients and clinicians.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

These interventions focus on keeping people healthy and addressing risk factors before any symptoms appear.

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

Dr. Zaar

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. Choosing the right diabetes doctor can make a major difference in how effectively your condition is managed, your quality of life, and your long-term health outcomes.

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Clap Outs

Mere Mortal MD

This slows their recovery and prolongs their rehabilitation stay, as the attachment complicates their ability to move, sit, stand, shower, and toilet. As the patient goes down the pathway, all types of caregivers on both sides-therapists, doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, case managers, dieticians–hugs are given out like candy.

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