StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

He was a few years shy of middle-age and appeared to be in good physical shape. Even without doing my physical exam, I suspected he might be suffering from a community-acquired pneumonia. Sir," I said, touching his shoulder, "I'm going to perform a physical exam now." Between coughs, he managed to give me a faint smile.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses. They can do this through physical exams and by sending the patient to the laboratory for blood tests and toxicology reports looking for diseases or illnesses.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. This relatively slim volume is divided into three parts.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

MAY 1, 2025

adults experience mental illness each year. Keep in mind that mental and physical health are linked, as anxiety, for example, can show itself through physical attacks. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact the Center for Family Medicine. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. Knowing what to look for is key.

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GomerBlog

JANUARY 23, 2021

Emergency Medicine: Ill do anything you want to do, it just takes me 4 hours and a couple tests to figure out what it is. Family Practice: Whatever youd like to do, I can handle it. Pediatrics: If youre good, Ill give you a sticker after! Physical Therapy: You’re going to need to stretch before and after.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. Types of sleep disorders Poor sleep is possible from an underlying illness or disorder. Enjoy better overall health Poor quality sleep is the catalyst for physical health problems, such as the increased risk of chronic disease.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Whether it be for chronic pain, for chronic illness, for companionship, simply to have a place to hang out for a few hours, or to get some food, we are often inundated with these patients at the most inopportune times. One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Be sure to hydrate well, especially during physical activity and time spent in warmer weather, when fluid needs spike. Certain medications or supplements can also help manage excessive fluid loss related to some illnesses. The post How Hydration Affects Blood Pressure Levels appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Be sure to hydrate well, especially during physical activity and time spent in warmer weather, when fluid needs spike. Certain medications or supplements can also help manage excessive fluid loss related to some illnesses. The post How Hydration Affects Blood Pressure Levels appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Stress Management and Mental Health Check-ins: Health check-ups are not just about physical health. Your well-being encompasses both physical and mental aspects, and addressing mental health concerns can significantly contribute to your overall quality of life. Take the first step today and prioritize regular health check-ups.

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GeriPal

JUNE 26, 2025

Wait, so one key message is that social health is linked to physical and cognitive health?!? I think part of this does stem from a clinical experience and also some of the theoretical models that have evolved around serious illness, you know, to think specifically about dementia. And the government can do something about that?!?

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GeriPal

JULY 27, 2023

For those with serious illness, sleep problems and insomnia are all too common. And then you get the call from the family, they can’t sleep at night. Eric: And anything else from the history or the physical that’s going to help you around the differential of the sleep problem? Insomnia sucks. Cathy: Thank you.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Provider level factors such as newly autonomous trainees, advanced practice professionals, and clinicians with infrequent exposure to pediatric respiratory illnesses may lead to overreliance on tests. However, the impact of such resources has not yet been deeply explored. link] References Shah SN, Bachur RG, Simel DL, Neuman MI.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

She directs UCSF MERI’s patient, family, and clinician support with classes and consultation on resiliency, well-being, and grief. Rather they’re Ill, maybe they’re aging unsuccessfully, but never really resilient. Alex: First three words would be, family and history and diversity. Anne: Is there a movement?

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Team members and families eagerly await your intervention to halt the seizure and understand its underlying cause. A careful history and physical examination are ways that we as providers can “see what’s going on inside the head.” ” Explaining this to families is paramount – sometimes your exam is a test.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

uh, ill defined epigastric or chest pain, and it’s often worse by eating or lying down after meals. You just got to take a good history and do a physical examination, especially when the symptoms are typical, like regurgitation, heartburn, or epigastric pain in an older child or adolescent.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

Should we use Ozempic (if we can find it) in patients with serious illness, which often results in undesirable and profound weight loss? So my background clinically is working with cancer patients and families and those who underwent bone marrow transplant, and a lot of times for their treatment regimen, it includes steroids.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

Why Preventive Care for Men Matters Preventive care isn’t just about treating illness when it arises; it’s about staying one step ahead of it. Testing should begin around age 35, or earlier if there’s a family history of cardiovascular issues. Mental Health Screening Mental wellness is just as important as physical health.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

We talk with Nick and Meg about: Why hearing loss is important not just in geriatrics but also for those caring for seriously ill individuals. And one of the parts of that was actually doing physicals for the students and putting them in job placements. I wonder if you could engage their family in the goals of care discussion.”

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 23, 2025

Over Easter, I spent a few nights with Melanie’s extended family who are from the town I live in. That way Melanie’s might get a physical ed excuse from her doctor.” It didn’t sound like “whoop” to her, though. Twice, I saw Melanie have a pretty significant coughing jag. So I called.

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

I have so many questions, and I promise we’re going to get to the management of anxiety and serious illness. So it tends to be future oriented and tends to show up as a physical sensation in our body. But it’s this physical sensation that comes along with these ideations. Alex Gamble, do you have a song?

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StorytellERdoc

MARCH 18, 2020

Gone are the carefree smiles, the uncomplicated daily lives, and the thought that we and our families are immune to unexpected death. Friends and family have asked me my thoughts on Covid-19, maybe believing I have some special information simply from being on the front lines. Please let us focus on the critically ill.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. A preventive care visit serves as one of the most valuable tools for maintaining your long-term health.

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Mere Mortal MD

MAY 22, 2025

Patients will participate in physical therapy (PT) for sure, which may or may not include some time on a treadmill, if they can walk. Every time my patients or families appealed their discharge, Medicare returned with the determination that the hospital and rehabilitation team were correct. It is not a hotel. It is not home.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

As climate change increases in certain pediatric illnesses like asthma, pediatricians have a role in caring for children, especially in vulnerable communities. Climate-related illnesses disproportionally affect children in the global south and those who experience structural marginalization due to racism and poverty.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

And in response, the family or patient looked at you like you were from another planet? Coming off as rote and scripted during a serious illness conversation can have a similar off-putting impact on patients and families. Links: – Uncanny Valley post on Josh’s fantastic substack Notes from a Family Meeting.

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StorytellERdoc

APRIL 23, 2014

It was my way of acknowledging and validating their efforts in helping their ill parent in a time of need. We laughed together at some of our small talk while I finished my history-taking and began my physical exam. Her physical exam was perfect. Sam was her only immediate family left. She became more conversive.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Communicating about a serious illness is hard. Last week’s podcast we talked about the challenge around miscommunication in serious illness. So I first want to just say thank you to Ernesto’s family. Eric: And can you tell me about Ernesto? Sunita: Yes.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 29, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Serious illness communication is hard. During the podcast, we reference a newly released second-edition book that our guests published titled “ Navigating Communication with Seriously Ill Patients: Balancing Honesty with Empathy and Hope.” Eric 01:42 So we’ ve got an exciting topic today.

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GeriPal

JUNE 13, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. In today’s podcast, we had the opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in palliative care, Eduardo Bruera, about cachexia and anorexia in serious illness. Alex 24:58 I’m so glad you mentioned the family. There’s something.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A family pediatrician. It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Primary care doctors don’t just treat illnesses—they work to prevent them before they even occur. What is Primary Care?

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Still, we havent talked about integrating palliative care into psychiatry or in the care of those with severe mental illness. What does it look like to take a palliative approach to severe mental illness? Is “terminal” mental illness a thing? Eric 01:34 Oh, I love that. Dani 01:36 More to talk about there.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 25, 2024

There are also important types of preventive medical care that need to be done as well with your family care physician. This means that if medical events or illnesses have surfaced in your immediate family since your last checkup, your doctor can calculate this information into your risk factors for other conditions.

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

What is the meaning of Family Medicine? As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings. What is primary care?

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. He also found gaps, including very few studies of patients with lung disease, and little impact of trials on quality of life.

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