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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals

Sound Physicians

With larger metropolitan hospitals struggling to manage the limited capacity of ICU beds, timely patient transfer isn’t always an available option, and even when it is an option, patients and their families in the community have an expectation that they can stay local for care.

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Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms: Early Warning Signs and How to Fix Them

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in identifying and treating nutrient deficiency signs for patients in Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga. At Edge Family Medicine , we offer personalized evaluations to determine which vitamins your body needs. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine? Ready to take control of your health?

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5 Questions to Ask Your Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Whether you're looking for a new primary care family doctor or getting special services, you should have some questions ready. Here are a few questions to ask your family doctor. When picking a new family doctor, you should also find out if they're accepting new patients. Do You Offer Telemedicine?

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Primary Care Provider Perspectives at an Academic Medical Center: Are Telemedicine Visits as Effective as In-person Care? [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: As academic medical centers purposefully integrate telemedicine visits into primary care, efficacy studies are needed to appropriately guide resource allocation and triage processes. Population Studied: 87 primary care providers, including family physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Here’s what to expect: A review of your personal and family medical history Discussion of current medications, allergies, and supplements Review of lifestyle habits such as diet, exercise, alcohol, and tobacco use A basic physical exam: blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc. Can You Establish Care Virtually? Absolutely.

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The Illusion of Eye Contact with Telemedicine

33 Charts

Like the IRL experience I try to achieve some level of eye contact during telemedicine encounters. The problem is that telemedicine eye contact is an illusion. But it’s part of a friendly charade to make the whole thing look real to the family on the other side of the screen. This way I’m looking right at the patient.

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Shorter stays, better outcomes

Sound Physicians

Family practitioners hold critical knowledge about that patient’s health history to help guide a more successful stay in the hospital.