Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

o Context or Objective: The UK is witnessing an increase in emergency department use and hospital admissions for children and young people from underserved populations, exacerbated in the UK by continued issues around access to primary care.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Point-of-care capillary HbA1c (POC-cHbA1c) holds promise as a solution, yet randomized trials assessing its effectiveness as a T2DM screening strategy are scarce, and none have been done in HK. They were identified during primary care consultations using consecutive sampling and eligibility screening.

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Primary Care Screening Diabetes Consulting 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The Réseau de recherche en soins primaires de l’ Université de Montréal (RRSPUM) is the Primary Care (PC) Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) affiliated with the Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine (DFMEM) of our University (Quebec, Canada).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Integrated Primary Care (IPC) has increased due to increased demand for behavioral health services. Further, culture in the context of IPC and how cultural context shapes behavioral health processes is understudied. Design/Instrument: This qualitative phenomenological study included piloted semi-structured interviews.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Behavioral Health Services Patient-Centered Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Pre-consultation tools are considered a promising way to support health providers and older adults in identifying multiple and often complex needs. However, few studies have evaluated preconsultation tools targeting older adults and healthcare professionals.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

We weren’t consultants that swooped in, upended everything, and left. When we launched, it was mostly private primary care physicians who contracted with us. ​By Wayne Lipton Managing Partner, Concierge Choice Physicians ​The Origin Story It was the early 1990s when I embarked on a career in concierge medicine.

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Plum Health

MAY 19, 2023

Plum Health DPC has a primary care solution designed just for you: Embrace the Benefits of Direct Primary Care Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model that emphasizes a direct relationship between patient and doctor. Perhaps a plan from the Healthcare.gov marketplace?

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Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 29 videos of GP-patient consultations in an academic general practice clinic in China. RESULTS The median length of the 29 video-recorded consultations was 23 minutes 54 seconds. We identified 77 segments focusing on discussions about treatment burden.

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Primary Care Physician GP General Practitioner Diabetes 130

Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

If you are having symptoms concerning for venous or arterial insufficiency, consult your primary care provider to discuss a potential referral to the specialists with the trusted team at The Vascular Institute of the Rockies. Vascular Ultrasound: What Is It and How Does It Work? This procedure is safe, fast, and painless.

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IT Diagnose Specialization Healthcare 52

Plum Health

AUGUST 30, 2024

Update: Click here to book a free 30 minute in-person consultation with Dr. Sharon or Dr. Mike to discuss affordable GLP-1 medication! But here’s the good news: at Plum Health Direct Primary Care in Michigan , we make Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound more affordable than ever, starting as low as $390 at the time of writing.

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Primary Care Insurance Diabetes Manufacturing 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

A registered dietitian could be consulted to help develop a comprehensive, personalized plan that aligns with these nutritional targets. How might primary care physicians coordinate this care in settings with limited specialist access? Structured exercise programs can help in both regards.

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Management Primary Care Physicals Telehealth 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) recognizes the critical role of family medicine (FM) research in primary care and healthcare systems. The process involved a variety of information-gathering and consultative steps. An environmental scan clarified the current research environment in Canada and internationally.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context In the post-discharge period from hospital acute inpatient care, the older patient is at risk from a lack of joined-up care. Our intervention aims to assist older patients/their carers to have better communication with their family medicine provider about their care after discharge, thereby improving patient safety outcomes.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles. It’s easy to understand why communication barriers can hinder care coordination between primary care physicians (PCPs), specialists, hospitalists, and professionals at other facilities.

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Chronic Condition Patients Management Primary Care Physician 59

Doctor On Demand

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychiatrist Yes Sometimes Psychologist No Yes Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) No Yes Primary Care Doctor Yes (limited) No When Should You See a Psychiatrist? Yes, licensed psychiatrists at Doctor On Demand can prescribe medication online after a virtual consultation. What Does a Psychiatrist Do? Offers Therapy?

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Medical Mental Health Primary Care Doctor Medical Provider 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

Your Connecticut-based primary care doctor is a good place to start, as they understand your health history and can refer you to a trusted hormone doctor that specializes in your condition. When choosing a hormone doctor, ask if the doctor is accepting new patients, and how long the wait time is for a consultation.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 11, 2023

Whether you're looking for a new primary care family doctor or getting special services, you should have some questions ready. Your primary care physician could have a specialty, such as geriatrics or pediatrics. Doing so will help you get the best care for your medical needs. Do You Have Any Specialties?

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

Should you check in with your primary care physician or skip that step and go to a specialist, assuming your physician will send you there anyway? But if you’re a patient of a direct primary care (DPC) practice , you don’t need to guess about orthopedic pain management. On the drive home, it’s swelling and painful.

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Management Primary Care Physician Primary Care Patient-Centered 52

Myriad Genetics

MAY 1, 2025

After consulting with her provider, Amanda decided to have a bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy, as well as a bilateral mastectomy. I speak to clinicians—primary care providers and surgeons– at every opportunity and give them my elevator pitch,” she shared. Helping patients identify whether they are at high risk is care.

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Patients Screening Patient-Centered Families 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

People often see an endocrinologist after being referred by their primary care provider. While primary care providers are trained to manage conditions like diabetes, they rely on endocrinologists to provide more specialized care. At PACT Endocrinology, a referral isn’t required.

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Board-Certified Primary Care Insurance Diabetes 52

Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

One of the most rewarding parts of being a primary care physician is when I am able to work with a patient to help them find answers to unexplained symptoms they have been dealing with, sometimes for years! The healthcare system in the US is not well-designed for the kind of care that is required to get to the bottom of these symptoms.

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Patients Primary Care Appointment Diagnose 52

East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

Consult with your primary care physician before starting a new workout routine, ensuring it aligns with your specific health needs. Seek guidance from your primary care physician for support or medications to aid in the quitting process.

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Primary Care Physician Family Physician Screening Primary Care 40

Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. Small, sustainable changes that work with your body—not against it. Insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone released by your pancreas when you eat. This is where balanced meals come in.

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Management Diabetes Family Medicine DO 52

Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 18, 2021

As a GP, it is possible to bypass the headache of dealing with insurance companies by running a cash-only practice or having a Direct Primary Care practice where patients pay via a subscription-type service for visits. This would require relocating and I am not aware of how much it pays.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Today we learn more about coaching from 3 coaches: Greg Pawlson, coach and former president of the American Geriatrics Society, Vicky Tang, geriatrician-researcher at UCSF and coach , and Beth Griffiths, primary care internist at UCSF and coach. Summary Transcript Summary Coaching is in. We address: What is coaching? Indeed, matey.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In this context, we’re excited to hear from infectious disease experts and nephrologists about updates in the care of older adults. As you know, our population is aging at a rapid speed and older, adult older persons is no longer cared for only by a geriatrician or a primary care physician. This is Eric Widera.

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Complication Patient-Centered IT Patients 97

Dr. Michael Bazel

JUNE 16, 2025

You might also be referred to your primary care provider, OB/GYN, or an endocrinologist for further evaluation. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Bazel today to explore whether your symptoms are caused by stress, a hormone imbalance, or both. With personalized care and expert guidance, you don’t have to keep guessing.

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IT Physicals Management Diagnosis 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Because primary care providers have frequent contact with patients, primary care settings are an ideal site for early detection and secondary prevention for individuals who may be at risk for unhealthy alcohol use or are using alcohol in an unsafe manner.

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Primary Care Education IT Consulting 130

GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

Alex 00:26 And we’re delighted to welcome Emily Martin, who is a palliative care doc at UCLA. Alex 00:33 And delighted to welcome Evie K a lmar, who’s a geriatrician and palliative care doc at UCSF. Anish 00:24 Thanks so much for having me. Emily, welcome to GeriPal. Emily 00:32 It’s good to be here. Thank you, Alex.

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Patient-Centered Referral Patients IT 102

The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

SkinIO , Scanoma , Miiskin , FirstDerm , Direct Derm , iDoc24 , and SkinVision all work based on the same principle: they promise patients the option to self-check their symptoms and then to connect to a dermatologist online for consultation within a very short period of time. Cureskin aims to help alleviate the situation.

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Patients Healthcare Board-Certified Telemedicine 111

Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting, especially when you're unwell or caring for someone who is. This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Clinic Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Chronic Condition 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health. That means many older adults will be relying on other primary care physicians, who already can’t keep up with demand , and nurse practitioners, whose ranks are booming.

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Nurse Practitioner Families Family Primary Care 52

Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Most sore throats heal on their own, but severe cases may require urgent care. Learn more about which symptoms mean you should go to urgent care or the ER, as well as when to use telehealth or see a primary care doctor. Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

Alex: And we’re also delighted to welcome Diah Martina, who’s a palliative care doc and physician researcher in Indonesia, who wants to start a podcast in Indonesia about palliative care, and she’s primarily observing today and also attending the ASCO GI conference here in San Francisco. Welcome to GeriPal, Lyndsay.

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Patient-Centered IT Illness Patients 122

GeriPal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The many arguments, theories, & approaches across settings and conditions are explored in detail in the book they edited, “ Intentionally Interprofessional Palliative Care ” (discount code AMPROMD9). Of note: these lessons apply to geriatrics, primary care, hospital medicine, critical care, cancer care, etc, etc.

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Screening IT Families Family 119

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Their job was done. It’s not surprising that the number of repeat calls for falls is alarmingly high. Alex: I think this is a first.

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Community Transportation IT PCP 114

Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Michigan residents have been buzzing about a primary care clinic that’s setting a new standard for healthcare across the state. Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first. Here’s why everyone is talking about it!

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