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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. What’s the Difference Between Establishing Care and a Physical?

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Sleep Disorders: Improving Rest For Better Overall Health

Center for Family Medicine

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. Consult a doctor, sleep specialist, or therapist for the right diagnosis and treatment. Enjoy better overall health Poor quality sleep is the catalyst for physical health problems, such as the increased risk of chronic disease.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

Come prepared to your doctors’ appointment: Make sure you are scheduled for a problem visit, not a physical or check-up, so that you are scheduled appropriately in the correct time slot and there will not be confusion about billing. Here are my tips to make the most of the system we have, and how to avoid the snake-oil!

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Transforming the Culture of Dementia Care: Podcast with Anne Basting, Ab Desai, Susan McFadden, and Judy Long

GeriPal

He wrote a book titled “ Psychiatric consultation in long term care ” that has a strengths based approach to staging dementia (how cool is that). She directs UCSF MERI’s patient, family, and clinician support with classes and consultation on resiliency, well-being, and grief. She had been included. It supported her resilience.

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Is It Hormones or Just Stress? How to Tell the Difference

Dr. Michael Bazel

Also Read: Low Testosterone in Men: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options How Stress Manifests Physically and Emotionally Stress is a natural response to pressure, danger, or significant life changes. Getting a Clear Diagnosis Because symptoms of hormone imbalance and stress are so similar, a proper diagnosis is essential.

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Diabetes in Late Life: Nadine Carter, Tamryn Gray, Alex Lee

GeriPal

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. It has to do with movement and food in a lot of ways- Tamryn: Physical activity, nutrition, dietary changes. Summary Transcript Summary Diabetes is common. Absolutely.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

Your ongoing appointments help foster a strong patient-doctor relationship , making it easier to discuss your concerns and receive personalized care. Building a relationship with your primary care doctor should be a priority. Patients can receive consultations, diagnosis, and treatment without needing an overnight stay.

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