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Transitional Care Management care team impact on no-show rates to hospital discharge appointments [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting: Wellstar MCG Health is a 520-bed tertiary hospital with a Family Medicine inpatient service and an attached Family Medicine resident continuity clinic. Population Studied: Inpatients were referred if they were being discharged from the Family Medicine service to home.

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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. The first section lists one health condition per page and explains how and when each health professional can be involved, and the referral process.

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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

Objective Assess how a lecture on HT during a 4-week family medicine (FM) clerkship impacts medical student knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding HT. Knowledge of referral resources was 89% post session, 61% at 3 months, 78% at 6 months, and 61% at 12 months. Of these students, 97.5% completed the 6-month post-test, and 12.8%

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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. Keep it simple because I’m not a great cook.” Below, I share three reasons why.

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Effect of brief dermoscopy training on primary care providers' diagnostic accuracy on a test and in practice [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and analysis: Phase 1) Primary care providers completed a skin lesion identification test before and after brief dermoscopy training, and Phase 2) Diagnostic accuracy and biopsy and referral practices for the year prior to the course and the year following the course were compared.

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3 Tips for Finding a Great Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Finding a great family doctor can be a daunting task given the critical role they play in our health and well-being. A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Reach out to us at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history. However, mammograms —which are specialized imaging tests—are usually ordered through referrals and done at imaging centers. While it may feel slightly uncomfortable, it shouldn’t be painful.

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