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3 Tips for Finding a Great Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs. Tip 1: Do Research and Obtain Referrals Start your search by asking friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations. Reach out to us at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

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Drowning in Paperwork: The Burden of Administrative Responsibilities in Primary Care [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

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. Objective: To describe family physicians’ (FPs) experiences of administrative burden in practice. burnout) and reduced time for direct patient care.

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How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

Hitchcock Family Medicine

From treating personal injuries to helping prevent disease, your physician can do more things than you realize. Preventative Care A family physician will have a complete medical history for you and your family. They'll also have an accurate health record to ensure you are always cared for.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue.