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High use of the emergency department among patients in Krakow, Poland: An alternative to seeking primary care? [Acute and emergency care]

Annals of Family Medicine

Patient and visit-level data on gender, age, residence location, ambulance arrival, triage category, specialist consultations, ICD-10 discharge diagnosis, and hospital admission were analyzed. The most common specialist consultations in the ED were urology (9.7%), neurology (3.1%), and psychiatry (2.7%). The mean age was 60.4

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The Impact of a Health Professions Education Program on Concussion Management: A Multi-Methods Study of ECHO Concussion [Neurologic illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

ECHO Concussion was launched in 2019 to teach clinicians a comprehensive approach to concussion diagnosis and management. ECHO Concussion also increased clinicians’ comfort in managing concussion by reinforcing previous knowledge while offering a supportive expert team to consult on knowledge and practice questions.

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Breaking ICD Codes: Identifying Ambiguous Respiratory Infection Codes via Regional Diagnosis Heterogeneity [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

METHODS We analyzed national weekly diagnosis data for acute respiratory infections (ICD-10 codes J00-J22) in Poland from 2010 to 2019, covering all 380 county-equivalent administrative regions and encompassing 292 million consultations. Data were aggregated into age brackets.

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Digestive Health: When To See Your Doctor About Chronic Gut Problems

Center for Family Medicine

If something feels off, erring on the side of caution and consulting a doctor is the best course of action. Many GI conditions, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and celiac disease, are manageable with early diagnosis and proper care.

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Sleep Disorders: Improving Rest For Better Overall Health

Center for Family Medicine

Consult a doctor, sleep specialist, or therapist for the right diagnosis and treatment. If these fail, consulting specialists and attempting talk therapy can help. The post Sleep Disorders: Improving Rest For Better Overall Health appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas.

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Hearing Screening in Private Family Practice Medicine Using Tablet Applications [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

The present study evaluated the acceptability and the feasibility of hearing screening for patients consulting in private family practice medicine. Although patients were encouraged to consult an ENT specialist, only 14 did so, and 8 agreed to be fitted with hearing aids.

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Understanding Strep Throat: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

You must consult your physician immediately for prompt diagnosis and treatment if you have strep throat symptoms. Strep throat is a common bacterial infection primarily seen in children, but people of all ages can get the infection. The condition, if left untreated, can lead to more severe health complications.