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Hearing Screening in Private Family Practice Medicine Using Tablet Applications [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

The present study evaluated the acceptability and the feasibility of hearing screening for patients consulting in private family practice medicine. Among the screened patients, 161 (74%) had negative test results, while 59 (27%) had positive results indicating hearing loss.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Patients were seen by the BHPs for a wide variety of presenting concerns. BHPs’ clinical time was divided among direct patient care (56%), administrative tasks (29%) and consultation with other team members (15%).

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Bias landmines.

Reflections of a Grady Doctor

My intern was presenting this patient to me at this exact time. Hey--did you check a urine drug screen?" He denied any drug use and, on top of that, had prior screens that all were negative. And we consulted the heart failure team. Please cancel the urine drug screen if it hasn't been collected yet." 12: 01 P.M.

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Improving Mental Health: Strategies for Self-Care and Well-Being

Family Physicians of Greeley

Practice Mindfulness: Mindfulness is the art of being present in the moment and fully aware of your thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment. Create a relaxing bedtime routine, avoid screens before bed, and ensure your sleeping environment is comfortable and conducive to restful sleep.

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More than the rule of 2s: All about Meckel Diverticulum

PEMBlog

The most common presentation in children under 5 years of age is rectal bleeding, which may be intermittent or massive. STAT Pearls, 2023 Wrap Up Meckel diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine that can present with various clinical manifestations, including rectal bleeding and obstruction. ” An et.

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Logistics Unwrapped: A Roadmap to Successful FDA Meetings in In-Person and Hybrid Formats

FDA Law Blog

If you are driving, stop at the vehicle screening facility and inform security that you are attending a meeting. Inside Building 66 Upon arriving at Building 66, all visitors must present government-issued photo identification for check-in. The video equipment dynamically followed the speakers and presented them on the screen.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #4: Frozen Ever After

PEMBlog

This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference. He required external cephalic version for breech presentation. This is the last of the four cases. No recent illnesses or any other symptoms.