Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. There was a higher rate of referrals to dermatology, surgery, and family practice from boutique clinics. Results from the 2023 data update will be available for the presentation. Study Design and Analysis.

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Clinic Referral Primary Care Physician Primary Care 130

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 11, 2024

Doc4aDay : On Friday May 17 th , Vicki Hayes MD ( MAFP member and Faculty, MMC Dept of Medical Education, and Tufts FMIG Medical Advisor ) and Shelly Chipman RN conducted another Doc4aDay program for high school students at the Hannaford Center for Safety, Innovation and Simulation. Mark Bouchard, conducted a hands-on workshop.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

DECEMBER 27, 2024

A couple of years ago, I partnered with six family medicine residency programs for my CHARM Well-Being Leaders Longitudinal Certificate Course project. Prioritizing your well-being makes you more efficient, effective, and present. This benefits not just you but also your family, friends, colleagues, staff, and patients.

Physicals 130

Physicals DO Family Medicine Family 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. Traylor and colleagues (2025) show that generative‑AI tools can boost health literacy by translating medical jargon into plain language. Annals of Family Medicine , 23(1), 5–6.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Integrated Care Primary Care Healthcare Professional 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Despite a joint recommendation in 2003 by the AAMC and CDC that bioterrorism and mass-casualty training be included in the medical school curriculum, few medical schools have incorporated formal disaster training. Only 15% (n=5) received emergency response training outside of residency, with 3% (n=1) during medical school.

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Telemedicine Education Telehealth Mental Health 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, it is unknown how such interventions affect medical assistants who are often responsible for carrying out these activities and may have personally experienced social barriers to health. Setting or Dataset Participants were employed in 5 urban Colorado hospital-owned family medicine clinics.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Medical Management Screening 130

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Larger companies now dominate the healthcare landscape, yet through innovation and a dedication to exceptional patient care, Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. From the time of its inception until October 2017, Family Physicians of St. Joseph has succeeded in doing just that.

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Family Physician Family Families Primary Care 52

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

The present study evaluated the acceptability and the feasibility of hearing screening for patients consulting in private family practice medicine. METHODS Data were collected in 3 French medical care centers from May through November 2022. These tools are based on pure-tone detection and speech-in-noise evaluation.

Family Practice 130

Family Practice Screening Family Families 130

The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 23, 2021

[link] Simone and Lindsey present a case to Dr. Kirsten Austad, followed by a discussion about women in leadership and “the double bind” Want to test your learning? She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Boston Medical Center, the largest safety-net hospital in New England.

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Clinic DO Family Medicine Patient-Centered 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Patients were provided a CGM, received education on medication, diet and exercise, and completed surveys at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. Patients will complete all visits by August 2024 and completed patient data, including satisfaction data, will be presented. Two practices were FQHCs.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Patients Education 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.

General Practitioner 130

General Practitioner Lab Testing Relationship Family Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

SETTING: Academic medical center. STUDY DESIGN/INTERVENTION: Our 2-year T32 PC research training program includes 3 curricular tenets: 1) justice, equity diversity, and inclusion; 2) translational team science, with emphasis on CER and IS; and 3) actively-mentored research with a diverse group of senior mentors.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Mental Health Patient-Centered 130

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.

Screening 52

Screening Family Medicine DO Family 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: MEDICODE is a validated medical encounter coding system. In previous studies using MEDICODE, attitudes or emotions (A/E) were coded as present/absent. In previous studies using MEDICODE, attitudes or emotions (A/E) were coded as present/absent.

Consulting 130

Consulting Medical Patients Relationship 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This database contains data on, amongst other data, medication use, diagnosis, measurements taken and GP practice visits; data on the GP practice, such as size and location and data on insurance claims. We will present the results at the NAPCRG conference. Intervention/instrument: not applicable. Results: The analysis is ongoing.

General Practice 130

General Practice GP Management Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Seven family medicine practices in one Colorado USA health system. Patients were seen by the BHPs for a wide variety of presenting concerns. BHPs interacted with practice team members of all roles, but spent the most time consulting with medical providers, social workers, care managers, and nurses.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Provider Illness Consulting 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) at an urban academic medical center in the Midwest. Results: Social and economic factors, such as housing instability and limited income, presented significant barriers to management of T2D and intervention engagement. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

Diabetes 130

Diabetes Clinic Transportation Internal Medicine 130

Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

At Vida Family Medicine, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their blood sugar without extreme dieting or cutting out the foods they love. In these cases, medications can be helpful, and we’re here to guide you through that decision. Small, sustainable changes that work with your body—not against it.

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Management Diabetes DO Family Medicine 52

Noreta Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

A Goal Fulfilled I made several goals during my family medicine residency training program, one of which was to publish a research paper. Fast forward to the present day in which I am a practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC) family physician. 3 – You can’t do a “perfect” research study.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Family Medicine DO Family Physician 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Illness 130

Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. This relatively slim volume is divided into three parts.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health IT Primary Care Primary Care Physician 52

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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective This presentation will describe primary care practice clinician and staff members’ experiences with secular trends in medication for OUD (MOUD) and implementing home, office, and telehealth induction. Funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Telehealth PCP PCP 130

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 29, 2024

Read Summer Edition Part 2 - HERE Some of the faces of MAFP 32nd Annual Family Medicine Update - April 2024 - "Campfire Conference" Congratulations to our newest *AAFP Fellows and members of the MAFP Board of Directors! Fellows of the AAFP are recognized as champions of family medicine.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This brings me into the present instead of in the immediate future or past and is calming and focusing. Allow It to Be Present Instead of avoiding, lean into the feeling. By allowing feelings to be present, noticing them in the body, and letting them pass naturally, we reduce suffering and build emotional resilience.

IT 130

IT Patient-Centered Physicals Medical Student 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Students who reported their possible source of infection most often cited a family member (49.6%) or classmate (34.6%). Better understanding of the etiology, presentations, and patterns of pediatric acute respiratory infections can help inform medical and public health system responses to future outbreaks.

Community 130

Community Family Families Provider 130

ABIM

JUNE 12, 2025

McDonald shared more about a pilot model announced last year that would create a pathway for exceptionally qualified international medical graduates (IMGs) successfully completing ACGME-accredited subspecialty fellowship to become Board eligible in Internal Medicine and subspecialties. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Board-Certified Internal Medicine Government Community 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Estimates of LCS have relied on medical records which may underestimate true prevalence. Objective: This study aimed to characterize populations with COVID-19 and LCS, describes symptoms, and health care utilization by presenting symptoms. Population Studies: In March 2022, members of a MFC were surveyed.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Community Primary Care Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To evaluate sociodemographic, medical condition, and medical experience correlates of feeling involved in decisions about health care. The present study explored univariate and multivariate associations between key correlates of interest and involvement in health-related decisions (main outcome).

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Healthcare Medical Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Categorical factors are presented as frequency counts and percentages, and compared between groups using Chi-square or Fisher’s Exact test. Continuous factors are presented as median and interquartile range, and compared between groups using Mann Whitney Wilcoxon tests. Study Design and Analysis: Cross-sectional study.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Primary Care Management Nurse Practitioner 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dermatology, easily documentable through patient-contributed images, presents an ideal case for innovative dataset creation. Objective: To develop a scalable, representative dermatology dataset using crowdsourcing via internet search ads, enhancing medical education and AI application development.

Education 130

Education Community Individual Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Card responses were easily managed in the REDCap database, not in the medical record. In this presentation, we will show participants details of how we configured the Epic and REDCap tools, making it relatively easy to replicate the process for other card studies.

PCP 130

PCP PCP Primary Care Clinical Practice 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Examining continuity and relationships in a new way— focusing on both PCP continuity from the physician/APP perspective, and looking at care team size from the patient perspective—will shine a new light on challenges in achieving continuity several years into the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) movement.

Relationship 130

Relationship PCP PCP Patients 130

GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

Today we are coming back for more (or less given the content), talking about the following articles with their lead authors: First up, we talk with Ariel Green about her article in JAMA Network on preferred phrases a clinician may use to explain why they should reduce or stop the medication. That’s huge! Elizabeth: Nice to be here.

Specialization 104

Specialization Medical Patient-Centered Provider 104

GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. We didn’t have medications that were effective with a few side effects. I think she’s the creator of the mini cog. Is that right, Soo? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

Screening 119

Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT 119

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Understanding dyspepsia and its clinical presentation. Both conditions can present with similar symptoms. Adolescents with GERD often present similarly to adults with heartburn and regurgitation as the primary complaints. And the presentation for GERD varies by age. Now there are some risk factors for GERD.

Diagnosis 52

Diagnosis Management Patient-Centered Diagnose 52

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community.

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Family Physician Preventive Care Preventative Care Family 100