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Development of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Treatment of Obesity in a Canadian University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting The North of Lanaudière University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) Intervention Upon referral from their family doctor, patients attend a group course on nutrition and metabolic health. Quantitative analysis was conducted using the notes from healthcare professionals for each visit at the Méta-Santé clinic.

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Comparison of the sustainability of the impact of healthcare professionals' training in two approaches to serious illness con [Palliative and end-of-life care]

Annals of Family Medicine

We therefore compared how the two approaches affected the burden of care of family caregivers of patients with serious illnesses. Advance Care Planning is essential for patients with serious illnesses. A trial of the Serious Illness Care Program compared two approaches to Advance Care Planning, interprofessional and individual.

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Evaluating the Impact of a Longitudinal Clerkship Lecture on Medical Students Knowledge and Response to Human Trafficking [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

People who experience HT interact with the healthcare system before, during, and after the period of victimization, yet there remains limited knowledge and intervention among healthcare professionals. Few medical schools include this topic in their curriculum, and it is not standardized in undergraduate medical education.

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Reflecting on the Success of the AAFP 2024 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

This year’s event was a testament to the vibrant community of family physicians, medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing family medicine in Alabama. from the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB). A highlight of the event was the swearing-in of Brittney T.

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A Comparative Study Using Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) in Prenatal Screening Among Pregnant Women in Canada [Secondary data analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

human experience of the process and perception of the healthcare professional's technical competence). First-tier NIPS has converged positively with the factor score assessing the perception of the healthcare professional’s technical competence (β=1.28,P=0.02).

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Flipping the Script: A Design thinking Approach to Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To enhance interprofessional collaboration among primary care teams within family physician groups (FMGs) and to optimize care resources along clear and simple care trajectories. One intervention consisted in facilitating discussions to highlight the role of each healthcare professional.

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Pain-Related Medication in Adults with Intellectual Disability: a systematic review [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Self/carer reports of pain medication varied and concerns were expressed by carers and healthcare professionals about recognizing pain. There was over-prescribing of antipsychotic medication without an associated diagnosis. Conclusions: Adults with ID are not receiving pain medication appropriate to their MCC profile.