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Delivery of healthcare provider’s lifestyle advice and lifestyle behavioural change in adults who were overweight or obese in pre-diabetes management in the USA NHANES (2013–2018)

BMJ

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. In the US, about 11% of people with prediabetes will progress to type 2 diabetes annually.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician. Receive Quality Health Care Having a family care doctor can help ensure that you receive quality healthcare throughout your life. Provide Supportive Care Family care doctors can also provide emotional and mental support.

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What is a Leadership Course

LEAD Physician

For example, a physician might be dealing with a patient who has just been diagnosed with cancer. Build Relationships Physicians must establish solid and lasting relationships with the individuals in their practice. Foster Collaboration Patients are the most critical part of the healthcare equation.

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How Does Amazon Clinic Compare with Direct Primary Care?

The Direct Doctors Difference

As physicians, our 8+ years of training are focused on understanding what symptoms could be related to what diagnoses and helping patients navigate the many possibilities and narrow it down with appropriate testing and treatment to better understand what their final diagnosis may be.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

The healthcare system in the US is not well-designed for the kind of care that is required to get to the bottom of these symptoms. I absolutely do not blame patients for seeking answers wherever they can, especially when the healthcare system has failed them. Bring a list of all of the medications (even over the counter!)

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

By removing the need to constantly look at a screen or type notes, we can be more present and engaged, fostering stronger therapeutic relationships and improving patient satisfaction. Clinician burnout and its impact on healthcare delivery: A narrative review. Healthcare (Basel). Mayo Clin Proc. 2022;97(7):1307-1315.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

Virtual visits can diagnose colds, flu , or allergies and help you manage symptoms at home. Specific treatment may depend on the underlying cause of the chest congestion,” says Dr. Ashley Kelley, “so it is important to discuss your specific needs with your healthcare provider. Sign up today.

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