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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

Context Healthcare sites provide an opportunity to identify and respond to human trafficking (HT). 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.

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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. Dr. Anderson embodies the essence of dedicated medical service, leadership, and advocacy for health equity.

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Completion of Client Navigation Goals Following Participation in a Student-Led Patient Navigator Program [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The Patient Navigator Program (PNP) is a unique medical student-run program providing services for persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) in Dallas, Texas, at United Gospel Mission (UGM) clinics. Comparison of healthcare vs. non-healthcare goal completion frequencies was conducted using a chi-squared analysis.

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Evaluation of Project ECHO(R) Sessions on Wellbeing and Burnout for Family Medicine Residents [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Burnout among family medicine residents is widespread, impacting the workforce. As part of the BRIDGE program, the AAFP hosted Project ECHO® (ECHO: Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) sessions, focusing on resident wellbeing and burnout prevention.

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Unexpected Praise for Direct Pay Practices from Dr. Vonnegut – A Book Review

Noreta Family Medicine

Vonnegut’s book took me on an entertaining and insightful journey, ranging from very short and hilarious tales of his interactions with his pediatric patients and their parents, to longer chapters where he laments both the disappearance of private practice primary care offices and the loss of physician control in the healthcare system.

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Advancing Whole Person Care: An Innovative Approach to Integrating Spirituality and Religion into Medical Education [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Despite the recognized significance of the integration of spiritual care into healthcare, spiritual training is often an elective rather than a core component of medical education and often lacks robust measures of skill and aptitude.

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Risking It All For a New Business Model at Family Physicians of St. Joe

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

Written by Pat Moody on Moody on the Market When it comes to healthcare, and primary care in particular, it has become increasingly difficult to remain successful as a small, independent practice. From the time of its inception until October 2017, Family Physicians of St. Joseph has succeeded in doing just that. Joseph, P.C.,