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Portrait of the reasons of consultation at a walk-in clinic in Quebec, from a patient perspective [Patient engagement]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context In walk-in clinics, physicians have limited time with patients. A consultation preparation sheet (CPS) was developed to help patients better characterize their reason for consulting. Setting Walk-in clinic of an academic family medicine clinic in Quebec, Canada. Descriptive analyses were performed.

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Factors associated with patients' experience of access to their primary health care clinic: a multilevel analysis [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Understanding patients’ experience accessing primary health care (PHC) is necessary in order to move toward better service organization and more equitable PHC access. Analyses were stratified by the number of consultations in the last 12 months: between 1 and 5 or over 5 consultations. Instrument.

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Forecasting and adapting to the family medicine workforce shortage

The Health Policy Exchange

But how has the specialty of family medicine fared, and what else can be done to extend capacity of the existing primary care workforce? Image courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians Modest gains in the numbers of U.S. Image courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians Modest gains in the numbers of U.S.

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Advancing Primary Care through a Model Unit for Innovative Practice Enhancement [Practice management and organization]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: The overarching objective of the MU is to enhance the delivery of high-quality care to a broader patient population. Population Studied: The populations included in our research are providers and staff working in the MU and aggregated data on patients seen at the MU practice. measures of provider and staff satisfaction).

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health.

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Hormone virtual consultation for PCOS | Canadian women

Dr. Zaar

Fortunately, hormone virtual consultations for PCOS in women are now making expert care more accessible. What is virtual hormone consultation? A virtual hormone consultation combines patients with certified endocrinologists or hormone experts through safe videos or phone appointments.

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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

At the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA), we see your agenda aligning with ours in powerful ways. It moves away from fragmented systems, provides alternatives to medication-only treatment paths, and leads patients to practical pathways for healing—whether for anxiety, diabetes management, depression, or addiction.