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The US Healthcare System vs…….South Park ?!?!

Noreta Family Medicine

For instance, in May, I prescribed a diabetic medicine for a patient. The patient was unable to pick up the medicine due to the cost (about $1800), so I prescribed the other diabetic medicine in the same class. While some medical offices have changed to electronic forms, many still require that you put pencil to paper.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Many practices now offer electronic pre-registration that can be completed before your appointment. Many healthcare systems provide electronic access to this information through patient portals. Middle-aged adults typically begin more comprehensive screening for chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

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What every physician should know about care experience (and why it matters)

Permanente Medicine

WM: Like you, I’m a family physician. Back in the day, onboarding of our staff used to be here’s your badge, here’s this, here’s that, here’s the bathroom, here’s how to get into [the electronic health record system], and be nice. Let’s say a diabetic comes in and they’re on metformin.

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