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

Annals of Family Medicine

Individual and team analysis. Results: Participants spontaneously raised the issue of administrative burden, describing it as both the volume of paperwork and "never ending" inbox management decreasing time for direct patient care. physician assistants, nurse practitioners) to help "de-clutter the inbox" and manage referrals.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. Well, strong primary care improves access for deprived populations, it offers more comprehensive services, and GPs know their patients longer and better. Over time, more trust develops. Over time, communication improves.