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Envisioning roles for patient partners in primary health care systems of the future: A structured priority setting exercise [Patient engagement]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Primary health care (PHC) is a whole-society approach to health and well-being, providing holistic care to patients across their lifespan. Objective: To engage the PHC community and identify how patient partners can best support primary health care design, delivery, research, and education.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE): While not doctors, they play a key role in diabetes education and lifestyle support. Knowing which type of doctor suits your current needs is the first step in finding the right care. Ask: How many Type 2 diabetes patients do they treat each month?

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Medical use and misuse of psychoactive prescription medications among US youth and young adults: An Introduction

BMJ

For healthcare providers, there should be a recognition that holistic care involves more than just prescribing medications. Increased quality of patient-provider communication, including offering behavioral counseling when needed, may avert unnecessary prescriptions. References Agaku I, Odani S, Nelson J.

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