Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

Time constraints and pressure on physicians, leading to a decay in the doctor-patient relationship, have eroded trust. Physicians, particularly primary or family care doctors, value the doctor-patient relationship too. How can we improve trust between patients and physicians in such a high-stress environment?

Patients 130

Patients Healthcare Relationship Healthcare Experience 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Despite efforts to improve patient-clinician relationships, access to care, and healthcare workflows, annual rates of missed appointments (MA) in the U.S Objective To evaluate the association between patient, health system, geosocial, and environmental factors on the likelihood of MA in Family Medicine clinics.

Appointment 130

Appointment Primary Care Family Medicine DO 130

Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Family Medicine DO Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, poor treatment compliance among thalassemia patients remains a challenge, leading to less successful outcomes and negative perceptions of the disease. The study aimed to explore the lived experiences of thalassemia patients in Eastern India and examined how social relationships impacted treatment adherence.

Individual 130

Individual Relationship Community Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Leading the OECD PaRIS Project in Saskatchewan (SK) was an integrated primary care collaborative team consisting of primary care providers (PCPs), people with lived experience (PWLE) aka patients, health system partners and researchers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were undertaken.

Nurse Practitioner 130

Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Relationship PCP 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In Quebec, efforts to implement AA in Family Medicine Groups (FMGs) yielded partial success, necessitating comprehensive change strategies to ensure a tangible impact of the model. Context: Timely access is crucial for high-quality primary healthcare delivery, yet remains a pervasive challenge globally, including in Canada.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Finance Appointment 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

million adults in Canada do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Interprofessional team-based care can expand access to primary care, however, the relationship between interprofessional teams and their impact on primary care capacity is not well-understood. Context Over 6.5 Study Design Rapid scoping review.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Finance Nurse Practitioner Family Doctor 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The COVID-19 pandemic increased critical levels of turnover of healthcare workers in interdisciplinary primary healthcare (PHC) teams, including family physicians, nurses, social workers, and others.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Finance Family Physician Provider 130

A Country Doctor Writes

JULY 1, 2025

I wrote this when I was working for a fairly traditional primary care office, a Federally Qualified Health Center, which did have a somewhat preferential pay rate from Medicare and Medicaid, in part because we offered sliding feee to uninsured patients, in part because we offered a few “enabling services” as the bureaucrats call it.

Primary Care 200

Primary Care Patient-Centered Government Family Doctor 200

A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 26, 2025

We can evoke feelings and sometimes bring about change if we are skilled and genuine in our delivery of the message our patients need to hear in the moment we meet them. link] BE THE DOCTOR EACH PATIENT NEEDS Doctors need to be true to themselves but at the same time they must be chameleons.

Relationship 130

Relationship Patients Diagnosis Family 130

Plum Health

JUNE 9, 2025

Donovan Ogboh is a Family Medicine Doctor in Detroit Michigan Dr. Donovan Ogboh is a board-certified family medicine physician with a dedicated interest in preventive care, sports medicine, pediatric care, women’s health, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions. Donovan Ogboh, you can enroll in our service, here. “

Board-Certified 98

Board-Certified Primary Care Family Medicine DO 98

Concierge Choice Physicians

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Margaret Greenough, a family medicine specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA, has opened a new medical practice offering patients the Concierge Choice FullFlex™ program. Most importantly, Concierge Choice programs offer patients peace of mind.

Family Medicine Specialist 130

Family Medicine Specialist Medical Family Medicine DO 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Little is known about trends in primary care panel size in the United States, despite it being crucial to the relationships fundamental to primary care’s salutary effects and its importance to workforce planning amidst a national and worsening primary care shortage. Population Studied Family Physicians certified by the ABFM.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Families Family Board-Certified 130

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Larger companies now dominate the healthcare landscape, yet through innovation and a dedication to exceptional patient care, Family Physicians of St. They have remained independent and committed to caring for patients as a small practice, all the while introducing new ideas and setting new standards in Michigan’s Great Southwest.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Family Families Primary Care 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) are front line workers and the most accessible member of the team for patients seeking primary care. MOAs, also known as receptionists, clerks, secretaries and medical administrative assistants have direct contact with patients.

Family Medicine 130

Family Medicine DO Primary Care Family 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial.

Families 52

Families Family Primary Care Physician Chronic Condition 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Therapeutic relationships have been demonstrated as fundamental to primary care delivery. Questions remain regarding what impact this transformation will have on the relationships between primary care providers and patients. 8 virtual care visits were observed.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Relationship Nurse Practitioner Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To evaluate the real-life experiences and impacts of primary care functional features under Shanghai’s family doctor contract service program, analyzing their effects and mechanisms on health outcomes. Population Studied: Shanghai patients enrolled in the family doctor contract service over the past twelve months.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Family Doctor Families Family 130

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. People often search: What happens at a new patient visit?

Primary Care 100

Primary Care Appointment Telehealth PCP 100

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 Families 52

Mere Mortal MD

JUNE 15, 2025

I never got a DUI, showed up work drunk or hungover, or screamed at my husband or family, and yet, it was an unhealthy habit I was slowly losing control over. I have compassion for my patients that struggle with alcohol, or other drugs. Over many years, drinking wine became a daily habit to take the edge off a stressful day at work.

Mental Health 189

Mental Health Relationship IT Community 189

BMJ

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Value, challenges and practical considerations when designing, conducting and analysing a longitudinal qualitative study in family medicine | Family Medicine and Community Health (bmj.com). While it is being increasingly used in applied health research, it is relatively underutilised in family medicine. the COVID-19 pandemic).

Family Medicine 40

Family Medicine DO Families Family 40

Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. Many patients search online for variations like: Can you have a pap smear while menstruating?

Screening 100

Screening Clinic Appointment Checkup 100

Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

million adopted people and their families in the United States. The majority of adoptees have limited family medical history (LFMH). This study explores PCP training and approaches to adult adopted patients with LFMH. PURPOSE Adoption has lifelong health implications for 7.8

Primary Care Physician 130

Primary Care Physician Primary Care Patients Mental Health 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures CRC screening metric is met if colonoscopy in last 10 years, flexible sigmoidoscopy in last 5 years, Cologuard in last 3 years or FIT testing in last year; CRC surveillance metric is met if colonoscopy performed in recommended time interval for patients with family history colon cancer or previous precancerous polyp.

Screening 130

Screening Relationship Primary Care Transportation 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

PURPOSE Although studies have shown that more temporally regular (TR) primary care visits are associated with improved patient outcomes, none have examined what clinic staff can do to encourage greater TR visits. RESULTS Themes emerged regarding best ways to promote regular follow-up of patients with chronic conditions.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Patients Primary Care Physician Chronic Condition 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Adding genetic testing to clinical familial hypercholesterolemia screening improves risk assessment, prognosis and helps to guide targeted therapy. Familial hypercholesterolemia is one subset of hypercholesterolemia. Study Methods The researchers selected 469 patients for inclusion in this study.

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Screening Families Family 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.

Mental Health 100

Mental Health IT Family Physician Physicals 100

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 24, 2025

Minnesota’s Health Care Homes (HCH) certification program is transforming primary care by recognizing clinics that prioritize patient-centered, team-based care. This free and voluntary program offers significant benefits to clinics, health care professionals and patients across the state. What is a Health Care Home?

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Board-Certified Patient-Centered Family Medicine 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Primary care settings may be an appropriate environment to address social risk factors, however much is not known about the characteristics of patient reported social risk among patients with diabetes in a general primary care setting.

Diabetes 130

Diabetes Relationship Primary Care Transportation 130

Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 4, 2023

As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. The patients that I see are often highly motivated to take good care of themselves to prevent or control a chronic disease. If you have struggled with your relationship with food- you are not alone!

Relationship 52

Relationship Mental Health Primary Care Physician Diagnose 52

Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 26, 2025

I’ve written blogs that discuss my perspective on why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is helpful to both patients and physicians in Columbia, SC (and beyond!). patients feel heard and valued. patients feel supported, both in our office and between visits. patients feel supported, both in our office and between visits.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Appointment Family Medicine DO 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: High-utilizer patient populations reflect poor health for those patients and high resource use for health systems. Few studies of high-utilization patient programs found improvements in the intervention groups compared to controls. Patients in both groups averaged approximately 12 ED visits, 5.7

Utilities 130

Utilities Primary Care Finance Patients 130

Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Bill Skelton, founder of the Acupuncture Clinic here in Columbia, SC, gave me the film to watch and said he thought that as a Direct Primary Care physician and owner of Noreta Family Medicine, I would appreciate it. As a family doctor who has worked for a large hospital system in the past, I fully agree with this contention.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Primary Care Family Medicine DO 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives: To explore and measure the outcomes of HTA organizations’ guidelines in family medicine. Phase-1: We conducted a hybrid deductive-inductive thematic analysis, identified the types of outcomes, and displayed the relationships between these types on a concept map. Setting: Community-based primary health care.

General Practitioner 130

General Practitioner Lab Testing Relationship Family Physician 130

Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s important to be able to trust your caregivers, and here at Logansport Memorial, we go above and beyond to develop relationships with our patients and provide personalized, high-quality care for our community. They don’t treat you like a patient, they treat you like family.”

Patients 52

Patients Patient-Centered Diabetes IT 52

Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

PURPOSE We aimed to address fears and lived experiences of cognitive decline among adults via whole-person conversations that elicit problems and goals that matter most to patients. A review of tools for older adults with cognitive impairment showed strong clinical specificity, with insufficient whole-person support for patients.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Relationship Community Individual 130