Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In principle, primary care is well-situated to manage long-COVID. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the expectations and experiences of primary care patients seeking treatment for long-COVID in an academic medical center referral clinic.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Primary Care Patients Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

At Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health Systems (MCHS), merely 28% of DO providers perform OMT, leading to long wait times of over three months for new patients seeking OMT referrals. Objective: This study investigates provider attitudes toward OMT and identifies barriers to referrals to address the unmet patient demand.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 130

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Provider Management Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

One potential solution is to facilitate patient access to programs that develop skills and confidence in managing their own care. Anyone suffering from pain could register for the program without needing a referral or formal diagnosis from a health care practitioner.

Management 130

Management Utilities Referral Individual 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs. Reach out to us at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

Family Doctor 52

Family Doctor Family Families Board-Certified 52

Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

BACKGROUND We evaluated the effectiveness of a structured family-based cardiovascular health promotion intervention model in improving weight management among adults. METHODS We conducted an open label, cluster randomized controlled trial ( ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02771873 ) with families serving as the unit of intervention.

Family 130

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Three PC practices that routinely serve adolescents were selected: 2 urban practices (1 Family Medicine [FM] and 1 Pediatric [PED]) and 1 rural combined FM/PED practice. Providers were alerted of positive screens by rooming staff to either assess further or refer to our Pediatric SUD Clinic to manage.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Referral Wellness Visit 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Adults with T2D often face unmet social needs, such as food insecurity, compounding the challenges associated with their engagement in disease management interventions. family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) at an urban academic medical center in the Midwest. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

Diabetes 130

Diabetes Clinic Transportation Internal Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Primary care providers in Canada face significant workload challenges, including managing prescriptions, referrals, and laboratory tests alongside patient visits. Outcome measures: Average number of prescriptions, referrals, and laboratory tests per encounters among primary care providers in Nova Scotia from 2007 to 2022.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Referral Provider Electronics 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Multisector coordination is critical for effective screening and referral initiatives. Objective: To assess the function and impact of a new role, a Health Equity Coordinator, on the reach of the social needs screening and referral program.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Referral Screening Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Participants spontaneously raised the issue of administrative burden, describing it as both the volume of paperwork and "never ending" inbox management decreasing time for direct patient care. physician assistants, nurse practitioners) to help "de-clutter the inbox" and manage referrals.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Family Physician Referral 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

If it's determined that you need more specialized treatment, a referral can be made to a cardiologist. A primary care doctor can help with the maintenance management of cardio problems that are also being treated by a specialist. Conditions such as asthma can also be treated through internal medicine.

Internal Medicine 52

Internal Medicine Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Referral 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Restrictions and subsequent adaptions to routine care may have affected a variety of outcomes for young children including growth and development, referral rates and wait times, and the identification and management of developmental delays.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Referral Relationship Management 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Though dementia can be managed in primary care, the complexity of the condition and high prevalence of multimorbidity often require advice from a variety of specialists. PCPs indicated that an in-person referral was avoided in 39% of community cases (n=38) and 41% of LTC cases (n=22).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Consulting Community PCP 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

The brain health navigator received 447 referrals for further assessment of a positive or borderline screening result. These insights can guide future efforts for early detection and management of cognitive impairment in primary care, ultimately improving patient outcomes and easing the burden on health care professionals.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Referral Clinic 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Rural health system leaders described 5 methods to provide rural specialty access: community-based, visiting, referrals to larger towns, telehealth, and management by primary care with specialist support. Barriers included workforce shortages, travel times, geography, inclement weather, and insurance limitations.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Community Telehealth Referral 130

Vida Family Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Reduce stress and anxiety : Whatever challenges you experience during your breastfeeding journey, a lactation consultant can help you manage expectations and support and guide you through the process. At Vida Family Medicine, we offer postpartum and lactation support in many ways. How can we help?

Consulting 52

Consulting Board-Certified Family Physician Referral 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

referral networks, technology infrastructure) to drive the transformation needed to facilitate early detection for cognitive impairment in primary care. Conclusions To meet pressing needs for ADRD diagnosis and management, early detection of cognitive issues in primary care settings is needed.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Healthcare Finance 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We utilized theoretical constructs of salutogenesis – manageability, meaningfulness, and coherence; and resilience. Participants provided short reflections about their surgical journey or referral experiences, along with elaborations in quantitative categories.

Referral 130

Referral Healthcare Provider Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Most children with functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be managed in primary care (PC). Insight in patient characteristics in both settings might invite to reflect upon referral strategies of general practitioners (GPs) and interpretation of study results from hospital care.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care General Practitioner GP Diagnosis 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These disparities may be related to differences in access to recommended chronic disease management. Objective: To describe patterns of chronic disease management across rural, small urban, and metropolitan settings, and explore variation by coinciding treatment for mental illness.

Chronic Disease Management 130

Chronic Disease Management Chronic Disease Illness Management 130

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The role of lifestyle and dietary modifications in management. Management of gastritis and the consideration of Helicobacter pylori infection. Gastroesophageal Reflux: Management Guidance for the Pediatrician. They do, though, have distinct pathophysiologies and management strategies. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.

Diagnosis 52

Diagnosis Management IT Patient-Centered 52

Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. Establishing a long-term relationship with a primary care provider can make a profound difference in how effectively your health is managed over time. You’re not just another patient — you’re known.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Relationship PCP PCP 130

GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

In particular, we talk about Katie’s and Jesica’s paper in NEJM titled “ Juggling Two Full-Time Jobs — Methadone Clinic Engagement and Cancer Care ,” which described the difficulty in managing cancer pain and methadone for opioid use disorder. Maybe we’ll get to talking about that today. Jessie, welcome back to GeriPal. Should they?

Illness 137

Illness Patient-Centered Screening Clinic 137

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? You know your patients’ evolving story as well as their family, friends, coworkers, and the peculiarities of their local community. Here are the key results.

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Family Physician Families Family GP 130

GeriPal

APRIL 6, 2023

We welcome all professions, including but not limited to physicians, chaplains, social workers, nurses, nurse practitioners, case managers, administrators, and pharmacists. LaVera: I trained at UCSF in family medicine. It meets in-person, once a month, over nine sessions. link] Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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IT Patient-Centered Families Family 99