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

Vida Family Medicine

If you have already been diagnosed with any medical conditions, write down all of the diagnoses you have. One of the reasons I love practicing in the direct primary care membership model so much is that it allows me to spend more time with patients and build a relationship with them over time.

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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. This will improve patient engagement and treatment adherence. Beyond time savings, ambient AI can enhance the quality of our patient interactions.

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

Doctor On Demand

When to use telehealth for chest congestion Use telehealth, also known as virtual care , for chest congestion when symptoms are mild to moderate and you need medical advice, prescriptions, or a treatment plan. Virtual visits can diagnose colds, flu , or allergies and help you manage symptoms at home.

Medical 52
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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

GeriPal

I initially got into it because I was really looking at the psychophysiology of stress, and so how stress affects our health and how relationships were always a component of that. But then recognizing that our relationships impact our health even outside the context of stress.

IT 100
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Prognosis Superspecial: A Podcast with Kara Bischoff, James Deardorff, and Elizabeth Lilley

GeriPal

Widera and Smith have no relationships to disclose. Guests Kara Bischoff, James Deardorff, and Elizabeth Lilley have no relationships to disclose. What are the prognoses associated with various PPS scores? Eric 07:31 Yeah, and I can imagine, I.

Family 108
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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed. While all preventive care measures are valuable, certain interventions stand out for their significant impact on public health, cost-effectiveness, and ability to prevent serious conditions.