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Comparison of the sustainability of the impact of healthcare professionals' training in two approaches to serious illness con [Palliative and end-of-life care]

Annals of Family Medicine

We therefore compared how the two approaches affected the burden of care of family caregivers of patients with serious illnesses. Patients with serious illnesses cared for by each group were invited to refer their family caregivers. We included 192 family caregivers.

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Development of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Treatment of Obesity in a Canadian University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting The North of Lanaudière University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) Intervention Upon referral from their family doctor, patients attend a group course on nutrition and metabolic health. Quantitative analysis was conducted using the notes from healthcare professionals for each visit at the Méta-Santé clinic.

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Flipping the Script: A Design thinking Approach to Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To enhance interprofessional collaboration among primary care teams within family physician groups (FMGs) and to optimize care resources along clear and simple care trajectories. One intervention consisted in facilitating discussions to highlight the role of each healthcare professional.

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Comprehensive Family Planning and Birth Control Services

Family Medicine Austin

Family planning is a crucial aspect of healthcare that empowers individuals and families to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. At Family Medicine Austin, we understand the importance of providing comprehensive family planning and birth control services tailored to your unique needs.

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Evaluating the Impact of a Longitudinal Clerkship Lecture on Medical Students Knowledge and Response to Human Trafficking [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

People who experience HT interact with the healthcare system before, during, and after the period of victimization, yet there remains limited knowledge and intervention among healthcare professionals. Few medical schools include this topic in their curriculum, and it is not standardized in undergraduate medical education.

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Family Integrative Medicine Welcomes Holistic Nurse to Growing Central Florida Practice

Family Integrative Medicine

Family Integrative Medicine continues its expansion in the Central Florida healthcare community by welcoming Juan Carrasco, RN, BSN, to its expert team of healthcare professionals.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. Within minutes he integrated the latest findings into practical recommendations for the family. Annals of Family Medicine , 23(1), 5–6. Below, I share three reasons why.