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Describing Differences Across Place and Provider in Canadian Team-Based Care Settings Using Electronic Health Records [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

In rural areas, TBC can help address challenges arising from limited access to specialized care. Results We observed that providers in rural areas tend to use more codes related to social determinants of health compared with providers in non-rural settings. Background Team-based care (TBC) has established benefits for patient outcomes.

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Trend in areas of practice of family physicians by career stage in Ontario, Canada from 2018 to 2022 [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

CONTEXT: The percentage of family physicians (FPs) in Ontario who practice primary care has been decreasing over time as FPs are choosing to focus some or all of their practice in more specialized areas. Mental health care had the second highest (27.2%), with most of the increase occurring among early and early-mid career FPs.

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Well-being Investment: Nutrition

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

And my celebratory ones are – cupcakes, mimosas, tropical drinks – are reserved for special occasions (not just when someone I know is having a birthday – that’s too often for me). Occasional foods – are my weekly pizza night and Sunday bacon (hey – no judgment).

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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

From specialized obesity clinics to online services offering quick prescriptions, the options can feel overwhelming. Why Weight Loss Should Not Be The Focus In my practice, I emphasize improving your overall health through sustainable lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medication. But how do you know what is safe and who to trust?

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

You saved my life.” ~ Family Medicine Resident, PA “As the son of a doctor and a psychiatrist, I’ve run across all kinds of would-be healers and experts of the mind. I love how you specialize in healing physicians’ souls.” ~ Family Physician, OR Ready to Transform Your Life & Practice?

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Meanwhile, Democrat David Gottfried ‘s win in the Roseville special election has tied the Minnesota House (67 Republicans, 67 Democrats), shifting the balance of power and influencing which bills move forward in coming weeks. Committee Hearing Updates Last week saw several key legislative hearings.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

The bill includes a family physician as a member of the committee, which is tasked with advising the Governor and legislature on policies and practices related to school health. Schools are seeing increased concerns related to managing acute and chronic health conditions, mental health issues and health fragility.