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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. Why Primary Care Relationships Matter A trusted PCP gets to know you — not just your chart. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize relationship-based care that supports your wellness every step of the way.

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Men Over 50: 3 Common Health Problems To Ask Your PCP About

Center for Family Medicine

A primary care physician ( PCP ) can help identify potential health problems and risks, provide preventative measures, and recommend the right screenings or treatments. Prostate cancer, on the other hand, often has no early symptoms but can be detected through screening. Waiting for symptoms to appear is a recipe for disaster.

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Silent, Urgent, Deadly: The Effects of a Patient Outreach Education Program on Shared Decision-making and Lung Cancer [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Lung cancer screening (LCS) is crucial for early detection and improved survival rates, yet its uptake remains suboptimal. Intervention Following an educational mailing to eligible patients, a navigator conducted telephone outreach including eligibility verification, education about screening, smoking cessation and SDM.

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