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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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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. They need to be someone you trust with whom you feel comfortable discussing health concerns.

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How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to Healthcare IT News, just 67% of millennials have a primary care physician. In fact, there are several ways that a family care physician can save your life. From treating personal injuries to helping prevent disease, your physician can do more things than you realize.

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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. As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. 21 More than 45% of primary care patients have multimorbidity (based on 700,000 US patients).