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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

This study aims to examine individual, organizational, and contextual factors associated with patients’ experience of access to their multidisciplinary primary healthcare clinic. Analyses were stratified by the number of consultations in the last 12 months: between 1 and 5 or over 5 consultations. Population studied.

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Strengthening Primary Care Research on Health System Transformation in the Education of Health Professionals through PERC-PHC [Patient engagement]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Access to primary care in Canada is a pressing concern, with over one in five individuals lacking a regular primary care provider. Through a year-long embedded learning experience in PE, PERC patient advisors provided strategic advice on the framework to lay the foundation for future research on this topic area.

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Evaluation of a pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care: Results from a randomized controlled trial [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Pre-consultation questionnaires designed to provide rapid assessments of the physical, social, mental and cognitive health of older adults may support effective primary care management and improved patient outcomes for this population. Study Design and Analysis: Multi-center, 1:1 individually randomized trial design.

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The Massachusetts Avenue of health reform

The Health Policy Exchange

In contrast to the personality-driven path that Lyndon Johnson took to navigate legislative obstacles to Medicare and Medicaid, former management consultant Mitt Romney charted a decidedly different course to expanding health insurance when he became governor of Massachusetts in 2003. Together, Romney and Kennedy approached the George W.

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What Is Nutrition Counseling and How it Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Management Goals

Dr. Michael Bazel

Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain weight, or maintain your current weight, nutrition counseling can provide the guidance and support you need to reach your goals effectively. Unlike one-size-fits-all diet plans, nutrition counseling focuses on your individual needs. What Is Nutrition Counseling?

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Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms: Early Warning Signs and How to Fix Them

Edge Family Medicine

If symptoms persist, schedule a consultation for a professional evaluation. If vision issues persist, consult an eye specialist. Vitamin supplements—whether taken orally or by injection—may be necessary for individuals with absorption issues or chronic deficiencies. Experienced providers specializing in preventive healthcare.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Behavioral Health Providers, BHPs). Visits were largely scheduled individual visits (85%), provided in person (70%), and involving psychotherapy (90%). BHPs’ clinical time was divided among direct patient care (56%), administrative tasks (29%) and consultation with other team members (15%).