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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. Doctor appointment length PCP appointment duration If you have multiple issues to discuss, be sure to mention that when scheduling so the clinic can allot enough time.

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PEMPix 2023 Online Case 1: A House Divided

PEMBlog

During that initial visit, her physical exam was notable for generalized abdominal tenderness. The family declined an enema in the ED, and she was discharged home on a miralax cleanout to follow up with her PCP. She had a normal urinalysis and the abdominal x-rays seen here. She was diagnosed with constipation.

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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. Why Primary Care Relationships Matter A trusted PCP gets to know you — not just your chart. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize relationship-based care that supports your wellness every step of the way.

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Family Physicians of Greeley

Get a regular annual physical with your PCP (Primary Care Physician), get moderate physical activity at least 4-5 days per week (30 minutes), eat a healthy diet, and know your risk factors. Included in your annual physical is routine blood work that can detect diabetes before you have symptoms, such as Hemoglobin A1c.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. Eric: Well, what are the odds that two family members focus on a similar topic and do research together? laughter] Alex: We love the family theme.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Family Physicians of Greeley

You should know exactly how your breast tissue feels and if notice even the slightest change, you should see your PCP right away. When I hit the magic age of 40, I was informed by my PCP that I would need to get a mammogram done. A year later at my annual physical, I was told again that I needed to get it done.

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Guidelines or Goals in Heart Failure: A Podcast with Parag Goyal, Nicole Superville, and Matthew Shuster

GeriPal

A pill organizer, having family. And, you know, this is back and forth between the PCP and the cardiologist. Another study looking at the benefits of physical rehabilitation in patients with HFpEF. We’ve got to think through how to accommodate some of these limitations. So I think more to come. Alex 45:43 Okay.