Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. This relatively slim volume is divided into three parts.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health IT Primary Care Primary Care Physician 52

Vida Family Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It can be extremely stressful trying to deal with all of the emotions and physical symptoms that you will experience postpartum while also trying to ensure your baby is getting enough to eat. A lactation consultant can recognize signs of these problems and refer you to the appropriate physician to diagnose and/or treat these conditions.

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Consulting Board-Certified Family Physician Referral 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In retrospective chart review, visits were categorized by CPT code (preventative or problem-focused); for problem-focused visits, encounter diagnoses were grouped by organ system, with organizational guidance from the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Majority (59%) were diagnosed with DM >10 years ago; most reported problems were vision impairment and peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes distress was evaluated using PAID-5 (Problem Areas in Diabetes); over 50% of responders did not feel that diabetes was taking too much of their physical and mental energy.

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Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

This can be disheartening, leading to a cycle of stricter diets, increased frustration, and worse physical and mental health. For some, these behaviors can spiral into an eating disorder—a serious condition that affects both mental and physical health. But this mindset can lead to dangerous behaviors.

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Primary Care Physician Primary Care Diabetes Chronic Condition 52

BMJ

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

doi: 10.1136/fmch-2021-001139 Prediabetes, a health condition with blood sugar levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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Diabetes Management Healthcare Patient-Centered 40

Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

Come prepared to your doctors’ appointment: Make sure you are scheduled for a problem visit, not a physical or check-up, so that you are scheduled appropriately in the correct time slot and there will not be confusion about billing. If you have already been diagnosed with any medical conditions, write down all of the diagnoses you have.

Patients 52

Patients Primary Care Appointment Diagnose 52

Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 4, 2023

These behaviors can be physically and psychologically harmful even if the person does not meet full criteria for being diagnosed with an eating disorder. Food is an important part of life- for our physical health, mental health, and our social well being and enjoyment of life.

Relationship 52

Relationship Mental Health Primary Care Physician Diagnose 52

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast , I explore the complexities of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastritis in children and adolescents. Again, otherwise the diagnosis is based on history and physical examination. But again, you should suspect these based on a detailed history and physical.

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Diagnosis Management IT Patient-Centered 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

30% of eligible adults do not receive CRC screening, and disparities exist among those with multiple chronic conditions (MCC, having more than one diagnosed chronic health condition that require ongoing medical care). Outcome Measures Independent variables: MCC status (none, Physical, Mental, Physical+Mental); sludge score.

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Chronic Condition Screening Physicals Electronics 130

GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. It can’t be diagnosed and adios. Alex 00:09 We are delighted to welcome S oo Borson, who is a primary care oriented geriatric psychiatrist. Is that right, Soo?

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Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT 120

Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize relationship-based care that supports your wellness every step of the way. This deeper understanding leads to more personalized care and better medical decisions.

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Primary Care Relationship PCP PCP 130

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Dr. James Martínez, family medicine physician at Community Health Partners, explains: “Preventive care represents one of the most powerful tools we have in medicine. Age-appropriate physical examination that typically covers heart, lung, abdominal, skin, neurological, and musculoskeletal assessments.

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Preventive Care Preventative Care Appointment Screening 100

Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

What is the meaning of Family Medicine? As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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Primary Care Board-Certified GP Family Physician 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

An optimal LDL is under 100 mg/dL, with under 70 mg/dL optimal for those already diagnosed with heart disease. Imperial Center Family Medicine healthcare specialists have extensive training in evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lipid disorders. LDL cholesterol predicts risk more than any other variable.

Screening 52

Screening Healthcare Family Medicine DO 52

Vida Family Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I want to make sure that everyone who needs my attention is able to be seen which means I physically can't see everyone. In this case I recommend that my patients contact me to discuss- often this can be diagnosed and treated virtually. The good news is, there are plenty of things you can do at home to manage your symptoms safely!

Management 52

Management Illness Vaccination Medical 52

GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

Alex: Today we are delighted to welcome Chrissy Kistler, who is a geriatrician researcher in the Department of Family Medicine and Vision of Geriatrics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. 50 to 70% of people who are diagnosed with UTIs probably don’t have a UTI. I hear it’s over diagnosed.

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Management IT Medical Patient-Centered 123

GeriPal

MAY 9, 2024

Alex: And Sammy Winemaker, who’s a palliative care physician and Associate Clinical Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care. How you actually physically started doing this and built up so many followers over time and why are you doing it? Sammy: Thank you so much.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 1, 2023

Factors such as a history of trauma (abuse, neglect, sexual assault, attachment trauma, etc), life stressors including serious physical or mental illness, and social influences that portray thinness as an ideal and promote dieting combine with an underlying genetic predisposition to contribute to development of an eating disorder.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Physicals Family Medicine DO 52