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Transitional Care Management care team impact on no-show rates to hospital discharge appointments [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

Referrals were not placed for patients being discharged to another facility or who already had an outside primary care provider. A referral order was created in the hospital system’s electronic health record to the "Hospital Discharge Clinic," and referrals were placed for urgent (7-day) or routine (14-day) TCM appointments.

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Electronic consultation questions asked to addiction medicine specialists by primary care providers: Retrospective content analysis

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To determine the major themes among clinical questions asked to addiction medicine specialists sent by primary care providers (PCPs) via the Champlain Building Access to Specialists through the eConsultation (BASE™) electronic consultation (eConsult) service and the PCP-perceived benefits of this service.

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

Dr. Zaar

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. Firsthand referrals often lead to trusted and patient-focused providers. But how do you find the right diabetes specialist in a crowded healthcare landscape?