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What led me from nurse practitioner to medical school

KevinMD

For years, I cared for patients as a nurse practitioner—managing chronic disease, guiding them through acute illness, counseling them through the often messy realities of life and health. I loved my work.

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Exploring Medical Trainees Perspectives on Narrative Medicine Education and Narrative Humility [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To determine medical trainees’ perspectives on current NBM practices and on narrative humility, and to assess their views on the effectiveness of NBM education via peer-led interactive workshop. Population Studied: Participants were mainly medical students, as well as residents and clinicians.

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Behavioral Health Provider Perspectives on the Integration of Behavioral Health into Primary Care [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is a model in which medical and behavioral health providers work together to provide whole person care, usually in primary care settings. Training should also be offered as continuing education for practicing physicians and part of on-boarding.

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Exploring the link between sociodemographic factors and barriers to adherence: survey data collected from people with HIV [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset PWH were recruited using convenience sampling at the Chronic Viral Illness Service (CVIS), McGill University Health Centre and HIV community centres (REZO, AIDS Community Care Montreal) in Montreal, Canada. about HIV, ART); activities; social and material context; medication; health experience; and healthcare services.

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Clap Outs

Mere Mortal MD

Often these patients get so ill at the acute hospital they develop multi-system organ failure, meaning that every organ was damaged in the process of their disease. How severe is their critical illness myopathy or polyneuropathy? Why I continue to learn and educate myself. How much does the patient weigh? Why I am a physician.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness.

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Multi-year Evaluation of Family Medicine Residency Programs for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Milestones [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: As the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) began to ask programs to report their efforts surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), program directors felt ill prepared to evaluate their programs and measure change.

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