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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

Analyses were stratified by the number of consultations in the last 12 months: between 1 and 5 or over 5 consultations. A patient-reported experience survey on primary care. Patients from medium size clinics compared to small clinics had better experience of care for both outcomes. Population studied. Instrument.

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Electronic consultation questions asked to addiction medicine specialists by primary care providers: Retrospective content analysis

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To determine the major themes among clinical questions asked to addiction medicine specialists sent by primary care providers (PCPs) via the Champlain Building Access to Specialists through the eConsultation (BASE™) electronic consultation (eConsult) service and the PCP-perceived benefits of this service.

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The Evolution of Concierge Medicine: What 20 years in the industry have taught me

Concierge Choice Physicians

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. At one time it seemed concierge medicine was incompatible with a vertically integrated healthcare organization that relies on third party payers and referrals.

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Using eConsult to access specialist advice for persons living with dementia - A cross-sectional analysis [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Though dementia can be managed in primary care, the complexity of the condition and high prevalence of multimorbidity often require advice from a variety of specialists. Travel to see consultants can be disorienting and difficult for persons living with dementia (PLWD). Context: Dementia affects nearly half a million Canadians.

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How to Choose the Best Hormone Doctor in Connecticut for Your Needs

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

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

Vascular Physician

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.

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Endocrinology Near Me: Finding the Best Hormone Specialists in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

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.