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Access to health care and services for the Deaf: A scoping review of reviews [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Reviews were identified through a search of scientific electronic databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycInfo, AMED, Healthcare Administration Database, ABI/INFORM Collection, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Epistemonikos, and Scopus. A consultation was conducted with eight members of the Deaf community to complete the results.

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What Does Behavioral Health Provider Practice in Primary Care Look Like? [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

BHPs’ clinical time was divided among direct patient care (56%), administrative tasks (29%) and consultation with other team members (15%). Process maps revealed similar processes across BHPs/practices with some differences in completing screening and rooming and scheduling patients.

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On a Mission: A Nurse’s Quest to Identify Hereditary Cancer Risk in All Patients

Myriad Genetics

Enhancing Hereditary Cancer Screening at NMC Every day, every patient. Albans, Vermont can be screened for hereditary cancer risk if needed. Understanding Hereditary Cancer Risk That’s why she started a screening program at NMC. The screening program has had enormous success. She doesn’t hear “no” too often.

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

Prostate cancer, a formidable adversary that affects one in every eight men during their lifetime, serves as a poignant reminder of the necessity for proactive healthcare practices. Screening: Regular screenings, such as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE), can aid in early detection.

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Hormonal Therapy Online in Canada | Top Answer Questions

Dr. Zaar

In some provinces, virtual specialist consultations are protected under public fitness plans, including OHIP in Ontario or MSP in British Columbia. Next, book your initial consultation-All the platforms allow the appointments of the same day or the next day. How Much Does Online Hormonal Therapy Cost in Canada? It is easy to start.

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Vascular Ultrasound: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Vascular Physician

Whether you are showing signs of a vascular concern, have been diagnosed with a disease, or are striving to prevent a vascular illness from occurring in the future, a vascular ultrasound can give your healthcare provider a clear image of how well blood is flowing to the organs and tissues throughout your body.

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How Hydration Affects Blood Pressure Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening. Be sure to share recent fluid losses with your provider when getting screened. Contact us at 919-873-4437 or online today to schedule your initial consultation.