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Cardiovascular risk management of patients with depression in Dutch general practices [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

The majority of patients with depression is treated by their General Practicioner (GP). In the Netherlands GPs are also responsible for cardiovascular risk management (CVRM), for which a guideline is made. Outcome Measures: Registration of cardiovascular risk management. Intervention/instrument: not applicable.

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Discussing Weight Management in Real-world GP-Patient Consultations: Video Analysis of Australian Primary Care [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

The highly individualised experience of living with obesity, coupled with the challenge for GPs to deliver healthcare messages in non-stigmatising ways, makes the role of a GP in obesity management complex. This study aimed to explore discussion strategies used in real-world GP-patient consultations when discussing obesity.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

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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. Well, because they’re hard on people with dementia and they can be very hard on families, and they’re a form of crisis. Is that right, Soo? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? More GPs = Higher Life Expectancy Did you know that people in areas with more GPs live longer ? 11 , 13 Over time, GPs come to know their patients well.