Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To prepare family medicine (FM) residents for OUD care post graduation, it is critical they receive robust residency training in OUD diagnosis and management. It included training in OUD diagnosis and management with modules, medication assisted therapy (MAT) clinics, inpatient addiction psychiatry rotations and didactic lectures.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Greenough is part of a growing movement of physicians offering CCP’s FullFlex model of concierge medicine. Her Concierge Choice medical program is available for an annual membership fee. For more information on the program or to join, contact Concierge Choice Physicians at (877) 888-5590.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives: To link primary care electronic medical record (EMR) data with community and hospital data and to test the utility of the merged dataset through a targeted quality improvement (QI) intervention among high-risk patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: As the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) began to ask programs to report their efforts surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), program directors felt ill prepared to evaluate their programs and measure change. Population Studied: Program directors of ACGME-accredited family medicine residencies.

Family Medicine 130

Family Medicine DO Family Families 130

The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Our residency, formerly a collaboration with Providence Hospital, is now known as the Medstar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Family Medicine Residency Program. What hasn't changed is that our family medicine residents remain excited about health policy and advocacy. Phillips, Jr.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Primary Care Physician Patient-Centered Behavioral Health Services 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Burnout among family medicine residents is widespread, impacting the workforce. Study Design and Analysis: Family medicine residency programs applied to participate in the Project ECHO series. Objective: Determine whether the BRIDGE Project ECHO promoted wellbeing and prevented burnout among residents.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. Three boutique clinics in Ontario were identified using publicly available information. There was a higher rate of referrals to dermatology, surgery, and family practice from boutique clinics. Study Design and Analysis.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Maternal depression appears to have negative effects on child development (cognitive, language, emotional) in part because of the impact of depressive symptoms on parenting practices and family life, particularly in early childhood. using items adapted from the Family Map Inventories (measured pre- and post-intervention).

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Family Medicine DO Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Medical Manpower Indicators: Are policymakers using poor surrogate indicators of access to Family Doctor services ? In 2012, the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) reported that the population of Montreal consumed the services of 1,663 family doctors (FTE consumed).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Listening to families from these communities about their experiences could identify modifiable barriers to quality pediatric serious illness care and facilitate the development of potential improvements. Results: Parents desired two-way trusting and respectful relationships with medical staff.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Finding a great family doctor can be a daunting task given the critical role they play in our health and well-being. A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Reach out to us at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

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Family Doctor Family Families Board-Certified 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Office of the National Coordinator for health information. Dataset: A cohort containing a random sample of 5% of the database population of Quebec provincial administrative databases including demographic data, pharmacy claims data, medical consultations, and hospitalizations was used.

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Community Family Physician Consulting Insurance 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A higher concentration of medication in the body can lead to more side effects such as headaches, dizziness, or tremors. family medicine) and the need for education in this area. Conclusions The role and responsibilities of Family Medicine providers about PGx require further study. Recurrent themes were identified.

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Primary Care Education Family Medicine DO 130

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 9, 2024

Demand for new obesity medications like semaglutide (GLP-1 analogs) is high, but availability is low. Yes, one year after stopping the medication, patients regain ½ – ⅔ of their previous weight loss: What are other clinical benefits? 9 The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers more information here 11.

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Diabetes Patients Medical Family Medicine 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 11, 2023

Whether you're looking for a new primary care family doctor or getting special services, you should have some questions ready. Here are a few questions to ask your family doctor. How Long Have You Been Practicing Medicine? When picking a new family doctor, you should also find out if they're accepting new patients.

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Family Doctor Family Families Primary Care Physician 52

Noreta Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Given that I own Noreta Family Medicine, an independent Direct Primary Care office, I often felt the urge to stand up and shout “Yes! Medical care cost a fraction of what it does now. Who went to medical school again? He gets it!” Back when patients paid cash, they had more power. And doctors had a much better time.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Family Medicine DO Insurance 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To evaluate sociodemographic and existing medical condition correlates of patient-provider CRC screening test discussions. Study Design and Analysis: Secondary, cross-sectional data analysis of the 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 6), which contained 6252 responses.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Expansion of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) within primary care practices is often met with resistance. Intervention: A rural-setting family physician scripted informal videos describing her extensive experience with treating patients with OUD using buprenorphine.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Patient-Centered Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) organizations determine the value of health technologies such as medical devices, lab tests, or medications. Objectives: To explore and measure the outcomes of HTA organizations’ guidelines in family medicine. Setting: Community-based primary health care.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Over the past week, I’ve received several calls about this problem, so I wanted to share helpful information to support those struggling and prepare pregnant moms for next year. Use Anti-Inflammatory Medication : Ibuprofen can help reduce swelling and pain. What Causes Christmas Mastitis? Mastitis may require antibiotics for treatment.

Family Medicine 52

Family Medicine DO Illness Consulting 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

By establishing healthy cholesterol levels early, you and your doctor can better monitor for unhealthy changes over time that may indicate a need for lifestyle adjustments or medication. Decode Your Family History Since high cholesterol often runs in families, knowing your levels can clarify if you’ve inherited a predisposition.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) at an urban academic medical center in the Midwest. Interviews were transcribed and a deductive-dominant approach to thematic analysis was employed in line with a priori process evaluation constructs. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

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Diabetes Clinic Transportation Internal Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Further, most family medicine residents remain within 50 miles of their residency graduate location. Study Design and Analysis: cross-sectional, geospatial analysis; proximity analysis using geographic information systems (GIS) mapping to identify CBRPs within 25 and 50 miles of high-need areas.

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Primary Care Physician Community Finance Primary Care 130

Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

Following your physician’s treatment regimen, which may include medication and lifestyle adjustments, can help you regain control of your blood pressure management, regardless of your age. But for some people with high genetic risk or who have struggled to make impactful changes, medication may be necessary as an additional measure.

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Management Family Medicine DO Hypertension 52

BMJ

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Reference: Benson J , Sexton R , Dowrick C , et al, Staying psychologically safe as a doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic As we face the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19, doctors, and particularly general practitioners and family doctors (GPs), answer the call to serve in time-pressured, unfamiliar, chaotic, and often-traumatic environments.

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Family Medicine DO Mental Health Family Doctor 40

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JUNE 1, 2025

Take the steps to prevent STIs, such as frequent testing, wearing a condom, and medications if you and your doctor agree it’s right for you. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact us today to meet with a physician who truly cares about you. Get regular cervical and prostate cancer screenings.

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Community Physicals Family Medicine DO 52

Barton Associates

MAY 29, 2025

The United States doesn’t have enough doctors and the problem is only growing—according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) , the country is facing an estimated shortage of between 13,500 and 86,000 primary and specialty care physicians by 2036.

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Private Practice Healthcare Internal Medicine Family Medicine 52

Vida Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

When it comes to your health, it is important that you have all the information you need to take the best care of yourself. Unfortunately, there is also a history of paternalism and abuse in medicine, especially of individuals of color or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and this has created a lot of mistrust of medical professionals.

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Treatment Plan Insurance Primary Care Physician Primary Care 52

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) adopted a resolution (policy guidance) in 2024 related to addressing food insecurity in Minnesota. Family physicians play a pivotal role in combating food insecurity, serving as trusted advocates for their patients and connecting them to essential food resources.

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Family Physician Community Family Families 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results/Findings Information management is central to health care delivery, but often not valued or actively supported. Within primary care most administrative work requires both information management and clinical judgment. Qualitative interpretation and analysis involved representatives from each stakeholder group.

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Primary Care Management Nurse Practitioner Family Physician 130

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 30, 2024

Fellows of the AAFP are recognized as champions of family medicine. They are the physicians who make family medicine the premier specialty in service to their community and profession.

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Family Medicine DO Community Family 40

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 24, 2025

even one or two controversies amongst evidence-based medical nutrition specialists (I’m looking at you lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine experts – have you all had your head-to-head debate on recommended protein intake?) . Diverse family preferences : Everyone wants something different. Sound familiar?

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 20, 2025

If the food is out of budget, families will struggle to get a healthy supply of vitamins and minerals. Choosing local and seasonal produce can help families meet simple nutritional needs. The challenge with eating healthy Eating healthy can be difficult for American families. Despite these challenges, there is a solution.

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Chronic Disease Family Families Transportation 52

ABIM

JUNE 12, 2025

Upgrades to the ABIM website and Physician Portal for 2025, designed to make it easier for both physicians and the public to find information. The ABIM Council approved the pilot earlier this year and submitted it to the American Board of Medical Specialties, the final approval stage before implementation.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It can help you make informed decisions regarding your health and lifestyle. We are here for your medical needs at Hitchcock Family Medicine. The time you spend with your doctor is valuable since this is the only time you have a health expert's attention all to yourself. You should take advantage of this great service.

Primary Care Physician 52

Primary Care Physician Primary Care Appointment Screening 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This study aims to analyze electronic medical record (EMR) data to understand these workload dynamics. Context: Primary care providers in Canada face significant workload challenges, including managing prescriptions, referrals, and laboratory tests alongside patient visits.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

These trackers can provide vital information on sleep, such as heart rate, time awake, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and sleep efficiency. Medical interventions for a restful night Some individuals need additional support to increase sleep quality, especially if lifestyle changes fail to show improvements.

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Consulting Individual Physicals Chronic Disease 52