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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

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. Johnson and her husband, Dustin, operate an NP-led private practice in greater Seattle, Washington, a state where she can practice independently. “Hello.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Reddy, MPH, Senior Research Associate in Assessment and Research at ABIM reviewed aggregate data gathered so far related to endocrinologists, including practice setting, practice size and physician ownership of practices. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Allowing Patients to Die: Louise Aronson and Bill Andereck

GeriPal

It was a patient that I had taken care of, actually, as a resident, who followed me into my growing private practice. And it’s not the same, but it does provide information. My article entitled Sam reflects back on an experience I had, and I believe it was probably 1983. And the phone rang.