Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Chronic pain is a common, complex, and costly condition that is managed primarily in primary care in Canada. The goal of ECHO Pain is to educate, support, and improve chronic pain and opioid management in Ontario’s rural, remote, and underserved areas.

Management 130

Management Telehealth Education Community 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Introduction The use of virtual reality (VR) in diabetes self-management education is an emerging research field. Traditional in-person dietary education is limited by its directive pedagogy and healthcare provider resources. Methodology A mixed-methods pilot evaluation was conducted. Thematic analysis was conducted.

Education 130

Education Diabetes Individual Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While primary care (PC) settings have the potential to bridge this gap in care, many care teams lack the education and training required to effectively manage patients with OUD. Post-session measures assessed practical knowledge, management, and expertise gained from the sessions.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Individual Screening 130

The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program. Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

Family Medicine 130

Family Medicine DO Family Families 130

KevinMD

JUNE 12, 2025

I’ve spent my career as a neurologist diagnosing and managing neurodegenerative diseases. I’ve counseled families through heartbreaking prognoses, navigated complex care plans, and educated patients about conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

Diagnosis 152

Diagnosis Diagnose Education Management 152

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To determine the effects of the SHaPED intervention on the use of non-opioid pain medicines in the management of low back pain in emergency departments. However, the original analyses did not look if the decrease in opioid use led to a greater use of the recommended analgesics (e.g. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs).

Management 130

Management Referral Education Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Although data visualization is gaining traction in the hypertension, its use in health education and information dissemination is still underutilized. Objective This study aims to investigate the impact of data visualization using China-PAR on managing hypertension among primary care patients.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Primary Care General Practitioner Management 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Based on a non-probabilistic recruitment approach, we aimed to recruit 20 prenatal service managers across the province of Quebec for 40- to 60-minute semi-structured interviews. Results: Sixteen managers from 14 prenatal services participated. Methods: We performed a qualitative descriptive study. Among them, 56.3% were nurses, 87.5%

Healthcare Professional 130

Healthcare Professional Education Healthcare Management 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A lecture was given to residents and faculty with a pre and post-intervention survey including a brief quiz about interpretation and management of syphilis results as well as assessment of confidence in performing same as well as teaching this content. respectively).

Family Medicine 130

Family Medicine DO Screening Education 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a virtually-delivered health professions education model, designed to improve patient care by enhancing primary care capacity in specialty topics. The qualitative descriptive approach was used to analyze focus group discussions.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Diagnose Clinical Practice 130

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 15, 2025

During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. What Happened: The Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education did not meet to discuss the bill. The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session concluded on May 14 at midnight.

Insurance 130

Insurance Family Physician Hospital Management 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: COPD patient self-management plans, including rescue packs (antibiotic and steroid combinations), are effective in reducing respiratory related emergency department (ED) visits and hospital readmissions. Kirkpatrick framework used as educational evaluation model.

Utilities 130

Utilities Education Management Healthcare 130

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come.

Family Physician 100

Family Physician Preventive Care Preventative Care Screening 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention/instrument The survey examined 5 sociodemographic variables (gender, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, and education level) and ART adherence barriers within six domains, identified from prior literature. Population People with HIV. Barrier domains included thoughts and feelings (e.g.,

Education 130

Education Community Illness Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Practices referred patients to virCIS for CGM initiation and management for 6 months. Patients attended a virtual CGM initiation visit and three 1-on-1 interpretation visits with a diabetes care and education specialist and pharmacist, completed on Zoom.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Patients Education 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Primary care team members involved in high blood pressure management. COACH was embraced for its relative advantage over traditional workflows and its potential to empower and educate patients. Study design: Deductive qualitative analysis. Consideration of the care team workflows (i.e.,

Electronics 130

Electronics Patient-Centered Hypertension Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Mothers reported a wide range of provider education efficacy during the prenatal period, including none, poor, and good. However, most mothers reported receiving clear education about their condition during delivery, positive delivery experiences, and helpfulness from the clinical team.

Provider 130

Provider Patients Healthcare Professional Healthcare 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Given practical constraints in many healthcare settings, who are the minimum essential team members for multidisciplinary management of weight loss in older adults?

Management 52

Management Primary Care Physicals Telehealth 52

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Home > Blog > Welcome NEW Family Medicine Residents! Subscribe Board Portal © Copyright 2003 - 2022 | Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Family Medicine 52

Family Medicine DO Family Families 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Motivation to overcome the many challenges is needed to meet the critical need for high quality, lifelong management of OUD, just as with any other chronic disease. Objective: We offered educational videos aligned with key determinants of behavior change and assessed their impact on attitudes and intention to explore MOUD.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Patient-Centered Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) affiliated with an academic medical center serving a diverse population in a mid-western metropolitan area. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Management Provider 130

Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. At Vida Family Medicine, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their blood sugar without extreme dieting or cutting out the foods they love. What is Pre-Diabetes?

Management 52

Management Diabetes Family Medicine DO 52

Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Objective To describe family physicians’ experiences of administrative burden in practice. Participants Family physicians. Method In-depth virtual interviews with family physicians practising in Ontario who completed postgraduate training between 2017 and 2022. Design Qualitative study using constructivist grounded theory.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Family Physician Relationship Family 52

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JUNE 24, 2025

Common Coaching Topics for Physicians Include: Meaning, Values & Identity Career Planning & Transitions Cognitive Load & Time Management Feedback, Confidence & Growth Team Dynamics & Leadership Well-being & Integration Dealing with Hard Things System Frustrations Sustainable Change You’ll also find recurring themes like: (..)

Education 130

Education Individual Management IT 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Lifestyle medicine programs have demonstrated a positive impact in managing these diseases but are poorly implemented and unavailable in rural communities. gender, age, race, education, etc.), Context: Chronic illness is at a record high in society. Outcome Measures: Participant characteristics (ie.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Community Hypertension Mental Health 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The patients had similar levels of education (less than high school 30.2 vs 2.1%), self-management (21.3 The patients in the public clinics were younger (71[64;76] vs 61[56; 67] years old), more likely to be Black/African American (50.0 vs 35.4%) and less likely Hispanic (20.7 vs 41.1%) background. vs 88.3%), high cholesterol (65.9

Clinic 130

Clinic Medical Primary Care Insurance 130

Mere Mortal MD

MAY 25, 2025

As soon as they come out of the elevator and around the corner in their wheelchair, or if they are really lucky, slowly hobble with their cane or front wheeled walker, oftentimes with family members holding onto them from the sides, the whole hospital entry way erupts in applause and cheers. Why I continue to learn and educate myself.

Hospital 204

Hospital Illness Patients IT 204

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding SDOH documentation in electronic health records (EHRs) is crucial for care management to improve patient outcomes and mitigate health inequities. Objective: To explore how family physicians document SDOH in EHRs and identify factors influencing this practice Study Design and Analysis: A cross-sectional observational analysis.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Electronics Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Describe primary care clinicians’ perspectives about managing hypertension in Black patients and assess the use of the 5 A’s Behavior Change Model (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange) and shared decision making (SDM) processes.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Primary Care Management Nurse Practitioner 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Systemic barriers like patient panel management and practice autonomy also impede OMT implementation. Addressing these challenges requires streamlining scheduling processes, enhancing physician training and referral networks, increasing patient education and awareness, advocating for practice integration, and empowering physician autonomy.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 130

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Provider Management Referral 130

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. Choosing the right diabetes doctor can make a major difference in how effectively your condition is managed, your quality of life, and your long-term health outcomes.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. Your body is the vessel that carries you through life’s journey. Why Should We Take Care Of Our Bodies?

Mental Health 100

Mental Health IT Family Physician Physicals 100

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

Semi-structured interviews with practice staff were conducted to explore reasons for selecting a specific study arm. The results showed that out of 76 enrolled practices, 46 selected the self-paced approach using the TIPS modules, and 16 of these (35%) included a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES).

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Diabetes Family Physician Referral 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population studied: Key informants involved in the implementation: people with complex needs (n = 2), managers (n = 17), hospital case manager (n = 1), case managers in primary care clinics (n = 14), project managers (n = 2), physicians in charge of participating clinics (n = 4), and other healthcare professionals (n = 2).

Integrated Care 130

Integrated Care Primary Care Healthcare Professional Management 130

Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids

MAY 19, 2025

And much like in education, our health journey is full of milestones too. Whether you finally started a workout routine, quit smoking, managed your blood pressure, or kept up with your annual exams, you’ve earned that “health diploma.” It’s more than just a ceremony, it’s a milestone. A Team Effort No one graduates alone.

Checkup 78

Checkup Family Families Education 78

Doctor Rachel

JULY 21, 2019

I don't know about you, but I have had a VERY busy spring—at work and at home—with multiple family members in need of support and medical care. When this happens, I pretty much write my own prescription, with the help and assistance of my friends and family (and especially my wonderful husband). Education/learning opportunities 11.

Illness 130

Illness Family Families IT 130

Canadian Family Physician

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Objective To highlight the escalating need for enhanced education on foreskin care among patients and health care providers, particularly as neonatal circumcision rates decline. This review highlights the role of primary care providers as crucial resources for patient education.

Complication 40

Complication Management Primary Care Education 40