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

Annals of Family Medicine

To prepare family medicine (FM) residents for OUD care post graduation, it is critical they receive robust residency training in OUD diagnosis and management. Objective This study aimed to increase educational experiences for residents to increase comfort with diagnosing OUD and prescribing buprenorphine.

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Important Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Patients Perspective [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting: Academic family medicine clinic in Edmonton, Canada. English-speaking patients, ≥ 18 years of age with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus at least 6 months prior to the study were eligible to participate. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part.

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Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population Studied: English speaking patients ages 7-17 years old with a diagnosis of asthma without a severe learning disability, blindness, or hearing loss. Results: As of 3/25/24, 189 families have completed the survey. SDM involves a collaborative process between patients and providers to make informed healthcare choices.

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Factors Associated with Documenting Social Determinants of Health in Electronic Health Records by Family Physicians [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To explore how family physicians document SDOH in EHRs and identify factors influencing this practice Study Design and Analysis: A cross-sectional observational analysis. Understanding SDOH documentation in electronic health records (EHRs) is crucial for care management to improve patient outcomes and mitigate health inequities.

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November: National Diabetes Month

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

million Americans are living with diabetes without a formal diagnosis. Contact the Center for Family Medicine At the Center for Family Medicine, we are committed to you and your family’s health. The post November: National Diabetes Month appeared first on Center for Family Medicine.

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How to Drain a Subungual Hematoma (Evidence-Based)

Family Medicine Initiative

Hematoma Diagnosis Look for sudden pain after nail trauma and sharp-edged color changes that progress distally over time. Keep in mind that acrylic nails are flammable , as an interesting 2022 study Der Beitrag How to Drain a Subungual Hematoma (Evidence-Based) erschien zuerst auf Family Medicine Initiative.

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Hearing Screening in Private Family Practice Medicine Using Tablet Applications [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

The present study evaluated the acceptability and the feasibility of hearing screening for patients consulting in private family practice medicine. CONCLUSIONS This study supports integration of app-based hearing screenings into family medical care, as it is compatible with routine consultations.