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Patient Perspectives on Obtaining Information About Inherited Cancer Risk via an Online Assessment Tool [Cancer research (not screening)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective The Family Study, a randomized comparative effectiveness-implementation trial, evaluated three methods of capturing family history and providing care for individuals at increased risk of hereditary/familial cancers: 1) routine care, 2) brief online risk assessment, and 3) full (3-generation pedigree) online risk assessment.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) adopted a resolution (policy guidance) in 2024 related to addressing food insecurity in Minnesota. Family physicians play a pivotal role in combating food insecurity, serving as trusted advocates for their patients and connecting them to essential food resources.

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Offering genetic testing at the point of care may increase uptake

Medical Xpress

Genetic testing for hereditary cancers, such as breast, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer, helps at-risk individuals understand their familial risk for these diseases and make informed decisions about next steps in care.

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Barriers to and Facilitators of Participant Engagement in a Multi-level Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes and Food Insecurity [Clinical trial]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To explore participants’ barriers to and facilitators of engagement in a multilevel, cross-sector clinical trial designed to address social needs and improve health-related outcomes for individuals with T2D experiencing food insecurity. their 3-month endpoint visit). Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

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Endocrinology Near Me: Finding the Best Hormone Specialists in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

At PACT Endocrinology, a referral isn’t required. Ask family and friends: If you have family members or friends who’ve been treated by an endocrinologist, ask them to recommend a good endocrinologist in your area. You might get referred to an endocrinologist if your condition is complex or difficult to manage.

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Bedside manner

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Doctors are required to take ‘informed consent’ from patients pre-op. I listened to the casualty doctors referral and expected to hear some gruesome boring story I had probably heard before. No one ever treats him like an individual and I’m glad you did. The family thanked him again and the boy left well.

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What every physician should know about care experience (and why it matters)

Permanente Medicine

I practice family and sports medicine as part of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group here in Fontana, California. I just listened to the one on national cancer care that we’re doing, which was very informative and pretty impressive. WM: Like you, I’m a family physician. AM: Thank you so much.

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