Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A trial of the Serious Illness Care Program compared two approaches to Advance Care Planning, interprofessional and individual. We therefore compared how the two approaches affected the burden of care of family caregivers of patients with serious illnesses. We included 192 family caregivers. T2: 9.1 ± 6.8;

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This study aims to examine individual, organizational, and contextual factors associated with patients’ experience of access to their multidisciplinary primary healthcare clinic. A total of 122,397 patients and 999 family physicians, 107 nurse practitioners and 411 administrative staff nested into 104 clinics answered the survey.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Importantly, Virginia's Medicaid expansion reduced cost-related barriers to accessing care for over 700,000 individuals. Of these, 117,481 (57.2%) individuals had at least one primary care visit. Black individuals were 3.0 Results: Our sample included 234,296 Virginians with 87.6% having complete data. PP; p=0.017).

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Family Medicine Austin

MAY 30, 2025

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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Listening to families from these communities about their experiences could identify modifiable barriers to quality pediatric serious illness care and facilitate the development of potential improvements.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective To explore and compare the perspectives of people living with dementia and their family caregivers regarding ACP. Study Design and Analysis Cross-sectional study with semi-structured individual interviews. Population studied Six dyads of people with mild dementia and their family caregivers in Missouri, US.

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Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 2, 2025

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has emerged as a valuable treatment option for many individuals looking to restore balance and improve their overall […] The post Top Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy at Family Medicine Austin appeared first on Family Medicine Austin.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Last year, our Family Medicine Residency Program restructured the Journal Club to incorporate a more resident-driven approach. The new format paired each resident with one focal research faculty and one focal faculty advisor, and enabled them to select articles that align with their individual interests.

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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.

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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.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 12, 2025

Residents and local leaders joined forces to send food and clothing to the island and to welcome newly arrived families to their town. The Holyoke Health Center, in collaboration with the Family Resource Center at Enlace de Familias , played a pivotal role in this local relief effort.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Substance use disorders (SUD) significantly impact the physical, social, and mental health of individuals, their families, and the wider community. Recovery is a unique, multidimensional process where individuals strive to enhance their health and wellness.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Academic family medicine clinic in Edmonton, Canada. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part. Qualitative thematic analysis using constant comparative technique was used for patient focus group data.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Our cohort included 63,834 individuals aged 19-64 (mean age 44.9 of all prescriptions claimed were issued by a family physician. Among 56,661 individuals at risk of an incident DDI exposure, 2,695 (4.8%) were exposed to at least one DDI over one year.

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Canadian Family Physician

MARCH 18, 2025

Objective To explore how early-career family physicians integrated social accountability into their practices, how it shaped their practice choices, and the challenges they encountered. Participants Early-career family physicians. Design A secondary analysis of qualitative interview data.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) recognizes the critical role of family medicine (FM) research in primary care and healthcare systems. Engaging researchers and leveraging evidence are essential for addressing the challenges faced by FM and family physicians.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MAY 7, 2013

Instead, the Court gave individual states the option to accept or decline the expansion, which, though far more generous with federal matching funds than the existing program, would still require states to spend more within already strapped budgets. Kenny Lin, MD Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: University of Utah’s Department of Family and Preventive medicine's (DFPM) strategic plan was revised in 2021 to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across missions. A formative mixed-methods evaluation process tracked individual change and curriculum effectiveness.

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Canadian Family Physician

MARCH 18, 2025

Objective To determine what factors individual physicians in a remote northern Saskatchewan community consider when advising patients on an obstetric delivery location. Participants Eleven family physicians providing full-scope care in a remote medical clinic. Design Semistructured interviews.

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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.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Background: Multiple chronic conditions (MCC) the most common condition seen in practice are present in 33% of adults and 80% of individuals age > 65.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: This qualitative research explored how family physicians understand what professionalism means, how it is enacted in their day-to-day practice, and to identify challenges to professionalism. Results: Participants conceptualized professionalism as individualized and highly focused on patient care.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To explore the views of family physician educators about the implementation of SDM in clinical practice, with a focus on the delivery of preventive health care. Study Design and Analysis: Qualitative descriptive study using a practical thematic analysis of data from individual online interviews.

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Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

BACKGROUND We evaluated the effectiveness of a structured family-based cardiovascular health promotion intervention model in improving weight management among adults. METHODS We conducted an open label, cluster randomized controlled trial ( ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02771873 ) with families serving as the unit of intervention.

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The Health Policy Exchange

JUNE 24, 2013

Currently, the collective impacts of the individual and employer mandates and guaranteed insurance issue provisions of the Affordable Care Act on underserved communities remain uncertain. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Within each of the themes, individual requests were coalesced, by coders working in pairs, into statements that reflected the intent of the individual requests. Setting or Dataset: A single family medicine residency using the 188 requests generated during 32 feedback collection sessions. We need [a need not being met].

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Economic analysis utilized "difference in difference" methodology comparing individuals who received legal services to control groups: a) in the same clinic; b) in 12 other primary care clinics within the same health system. Clinics: AF Williams Family Medicine, Lowry Internal Medicine.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

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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The Health Policy Exchange

MAY 29, 2014

At first glance, federal nutrition policy seemed to be an unusual topic for our Georgetown Health Policy Seminar for family physicians. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Burnout among family medicine residents is widespread, impacting the workforce. Study Design and Analysis: Family medicine residency programs applied to participate in the Project ECHO series. Conclusions: The BRIDGE program’s Project ECHO series had a positive impact on individual resident burnout and wellbeing.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

DECEMBER 27, 2024

A couple of years ago, I partnered with six family medicine residency programs for my CHARM Well-Being Leaders Longitudinal Certificate Course project. My longitudinal project addressed both the 80% of occupational drivers of engagement or burnout (per research in Mayo Clinic Proceedings ) and the 20% within an individual’s control.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Family physician (FP) scope of practice (SOP) has declined, with fewer physicians providing basic primary care services and fewer bridging the clinic-hospital divide. Study Design and Analysis: A longitudinal cohort was surveyed through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). Yet, graduating residents intend broad SOP.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

We debated the types of policies that would be most likely to encourage innovations that make a positive difference for individuals and populations. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine How can we avoid creating "digital divides" that could worsen health disparities?

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Oasis Family Medicine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Exploring Methylene Blue, Ozone, and UBI Therapy: Findings from Oasis Family Medicine At Oasis Family Medicine, Dr. Yoshi Rahm and his team recently conducted a study investigating the combined effects of Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI), ozone, and methylene blue on overall health.

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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. Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. From the time of its inception until October 2017, Family Physicians of St. Joseph has succeeded in doing just that.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 15, 2025

During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. To incentivize donations to these hospitals, the bill suggests creating a tax credit for individuals and entities to offset their state income tax liability.

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