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Translating complex clinical environments to virtual care: Standards of Care in Virtual Medicine in Canada [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Some governing bodies require prior licensure for "out-of-province" physicians to provide telemedicine within their jurisdictions. When establishing a Patient-Physician relationship the disclosure of the patient's location, identity and verification of a safe physical setting was not mandatory across all jurisdictions.

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Primary Care Provider Perspectives at an Academic Medical Center: Are Telemedicine Visits as Effective as In-person Care? [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: As academic medical centers purposefully integrate telemedicine visits into primary care, efficacy studies are needed to appropriately guide resource allocation and triage processes. Population Studied: 87 primary care providers, including family physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

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The impact of COVID-19 on gender-based intimate partner violence : a scoping review [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Outcome measures Behaviour chains (triggers, thoughts and actions) leading to IPV, related forms of perpetration (physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence), the needs of the victims and proposed solutions were evaluated. A coding scheme was developed and adjusted according to the collected data. and 19% respectively.

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A qualitative evaluation of the implementation of a pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Pre-consultation telemedicine tools have been proposed as an effective solution to optimize the care of the growing number of older patients with chronic conditions. The ESOGER tool is a telemedicine tool in the form of a telephone assessment questionnaire for individuals aged 65 and over.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine allows you to consult with a doctor remotely via video, phone, or online messaging. Let’s break it down.