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Development of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Treatment of Obesity in a Canadian University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective To implement and evaluate a novel multidisciplinary trajectory aimed at improving the treatment of obesity thus preventing multiple health-related complications. Conclusion Implementing a multidisciplinary pathway within Family Medicine Groups in Quebec is feasible for improving obesity treatment.

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

Dr. Zaar

Are they familiar with managing complications like neuropathy or insulin resistance? Look for patterns in reviews, such as: Timeliness Bedside manner Support staff professionalism Also, ask friends, family, or even your pharmacist for personal recommendations. Firsthand referrals often lead to trusted and patient-focused providers.

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Bedside manner

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

This means explaining the benefits, risks, complications and alternates of the procedure. The problem is patients don’t understand medical terms often and complicated procedures are often over simplified so everyone is on the same page. The family thanked him again and the boy left well. We both appreciate it” Wow.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

Red flags that you should always ask about include hematemesis, melana, dysphagia, and Unintentional weight loss, these all need further investigation for complications like esophagitis or another diagnosis such as EOE or peptic ulcer disease. So in the odd, rare scenario where you have a family member being treated for H.

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Palliative Care in Liver Disease: A Podcast with Kirsten Engel, Sarah Gillespie-Heyman, Brittany Waterman, & Amy Johnson

GeriPal

Eric 07:08 Which of the patients that you think you’re helpful for, you want referrals? I’ve seen patients post transplant when they start having complications. Eric 11:05 So is there a trigger or what’s your referral criteria for the outpatient clinic? They are complicated. Amy 12:23 I find this one.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Often the work of the certified driving rehab specialist is to assess the older drivers goals, assess prognosis for driving, and help the family navigate discussions around driving cessation (hmmm…sounds like an approach to family meetings). Were those people self referring, or family members calling you asking? Eric: Yeah.

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Time for Geriatric Assessments in Cancer Care: William Dale, Mazie Tsang, and John Simmons

GeriPal

So my family is from Maui and were impacted by the wildfires, so I really appreciate this. Alex: How is your family doing? My family’s also from Maui. And her dad’s family, the Makekaus family, which is based in Lahaina, and we actually visited their grave sites there, when we were there a few years ago.