Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives To assess overall medication adherence as an indicator for emergency room (ER) visits, hospitalizations, and mortality among elderly patients. Methods The study included individuals aged 75 to 90 years, diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension, who were treated with at least one antihypertensive, or antidiabetic medication in 2017.

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Hypertension Diabetes ER Medical 130

Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In a traditional healthcare setup, doctors are often overwhelmed with large patient rosters, leaving them with limited time for each individual. He texted me, and we were able to sort out the issue in minutes—no frantic ER visits, just peace of mind. My patients can reach me via phone, email, or even text when they need me.

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Healthcare Appointment Chronic Condition Patient-Centered 52

Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

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. When to go to the ER for a sore throat Go to the emergency room (ER) if your sore throat causes any difficulty swallowing or breathing.

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ER Telehealth Primary Care Doctor Appointment 52

Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

And elderly individuals may not recognize the need for additional water when its hot because they cant thermoregulate their bodies as efficiently as younger people, Wood says. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages. Your feedback is important to us.

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Illness Engineering Medical Nurse Practitioner 53