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Bup-ing Up Residency: A Dose of Change for OUD Care [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context With buprenorphine prescribing restrictions lifted, primary care physicians (PCP) are frequently the first contact for patients who have opioid use disorder (OUD) and require treatment with buprenorphine. Post-rotation, 64% of residents felt more comfortable diagnosing OUD.

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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

Eating disorders are more common than you might think- 9% of Americans will develop an eating disorder in their lifetime - and they aren’t just about being underweight; in fact, only 6% of those diagnosed with an eating disorder have a BMI in the “underweight” category. The focus is on improving your health in the safest way possible.

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Mental Health in Michigan: A Direct Primary Care Approach

Plum Health

Paul, a direct primary care physician here in the Detroit, Michigan. I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. That's why I'm excited to talk about how direct primary care can offer a solution.

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Healthcare Jobs in Hamden, CT: Opportunities for Every Experience Level

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Practice supervisor: Practice supervisors oversee a facility’s day-to-day operations, from supervising staff to managing the office budget. Previous management experience is required. Licensed practical nurse: LPNs assist with providing patient care, such as changing bandages or giving medications, under supervision.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician. Having a family care doctor is an important part of maintaining good health.

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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

Early detection not only facilitates effective management but also significantly reduces the risk of vision loss. This thorough examination involves eye care professionals using drops to dilate pupils, allowing for a detailed assessment of the optic nerve, intraocular pressure measurement, and visual field evaluation.

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Updates in ID and Nephrology: Lona Mody, Rasheeda Hall, Devika Nair, Sonali Advani

GeriPal

As you know, our population is aging at a rapid speed and older, adult older persons is no longer cared for only by a geriatrician or a primary care physician. So people at kind of those extremes where I would potentially be really changing their diagnoses. Lona: Yeah, no, I think, Thank you for the question.