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Primary Care Physicians Responses to Treatment Burden in People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Video Analysis in China [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

PURPOSE This study aimed to examine the approaches general practitioners (GPs) use to respond to the treatment burden faced by people with type 2 diabetes. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 29 videos of GP-patient consultations in an academic general practice clinic in China.

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Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Main message Steatotic liver disease is one of the most common diseases encountered in general practice. Sources of information Individual articles published mainly in the past 2 years, found using PubMed and Google Scholar. This condition is an important biological marker for metabolic syndrome. Diagnosis relies on noninvasive tests.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

How is it different from general practice? Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. And how does it support preventive care? What Is Internal Medicine?