Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Concerns about family practice are well-founded, but also negatively biased. This can fuel poor impressions among medical students and dispirit practicing family physicians. Objective: Give a balanced description of family medicine and family practice, including positive evidence that is lacking in the public narrative.

Family Practice 130

Family Practice Family Families Medical Student 130

Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 9, 2025

Walt Larimore has compiled even more information and resources to support family physicians like you to educate your patients and communities about the importance of vaccines. MORE VACCINE NEWS: The post Vaccine News You Can Use – Supplemental Resources for Family Physicians appeared first on Colorado Academy of Family Physicians.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Vaccination Family Families 130

Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 9, 2025

At Family Medicine Austin, we believe that understanding the connection between what you eat […] The post The Role of Diet in Allergy Management: Guidance from Family Medicine Austin appeared first on Family Medicine Austin.

Family Medicine 130

Family Medicine DO Management Family 130

KevinMD

JUNE 21, 2025

“You two always manage Read more… How inspiration and family stories shape our most meaningful moments originally appeared in KevinMD.com. Thad Brigham leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile crossing his face as he looked at his daughters across the table.

Family 176

Family Families Clinical Practice Management 176

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: Survey of US family medicine (FM) residents. Setting or Dataset: 2023 American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) National Resident Survey (NRS) administered in October 2023 at the end of the ABFM (In-Training Exam) ITE merged with ABFM administrative data. Population Studied: PGY2 and above US FM residents.

Family Medicine 130

Family Medicine DO Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting The North of Lanaudière University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) Intervention Upon referral from their family doctor, patients attend a group course on nutrition and metabolic health. Conclusion Implementing a multidisciplinary pathway within Family Medicine Groups in Quebec is feasible for improving obesity treatment.

Family Medicine 130

Family Medicine DO Nurse Practitioner Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: A prospective cohort of family medicine residency graduates was surveyed about burnout and combined with their residency program director responses about residency workload or "culture of wellness" (residency organizational- and individual-level curricula).

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Education Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Comprehensive primary care is the foundation of an effective healthcare system but has been on the decline as more family physicians pursue careers in focused practice. The average number of patient visits for family physicians in focused practice steadily increased from 1,440 in 1993/1994 to 2,636 in 2021/2022.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Primary Care Physician Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

CONTEXT: The percentage of family physicians (FPs) in Ontario who practice primary care has been decreasing over time as FPs are choosing to focus some or all of their practice in more specialized areas. POPULATION STUDIED: All family physicians in Ontario, who submitted a billing claim during the study period.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Family Families Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The electronic health records are stored in the American Family Cohort, the largest national United States primary care database. Unadjusted and adjusted time ratios were estimated using shared frailty parametric multivariable Weibull Accelerated Failure Time Models (AFT).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Family Families Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

Although authorship inequity has been shown in other specialties, the current status of authorship in family medicine has not been examined. A total of 431 articles from 16 family medicine journals remained after abstract and full-text review. RESULTS We retrieved 1,030 articles through our comprehensive search.

Family Medicine 243

Family Medicine DO Family Families 243

KevinMD

JUNE 16, 2025

Now ask a trusted friend or family member—ideally someone who fits your ideal patient profile—to do the same. If you’re a physician or practice owner, here’s a challenge: open a browser and Google yourself. What do they see? Do you show up in the top three listings? Are there recent reviews with 4+ stars?

Family 249

Family Families Patients Management 249

KevinMD

JUNE 10, 2025

Read more… Living through injury: one family’s journey to the other side originally appeared in KevinMD.com. Somewhere along the line, telling the story of Dave’s accident and the health care nightmare that followed became more matter of fact.

Family 257

Family Families IT 257

NPR Health

JUNE 20, 2025

Caregiving traces the history — and unique challenges of — caring for family members in the U.S. I never let him see me cry," she says.'/> A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., Image credit: Ark Media)

Family 144

Family Families IT 144

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Older adults frequently use primary care services, and family physicians exhibit differences in their knowledge and skills to care for older patients. Some family physicians pursue added training or focus their medical practice to increasingly care for older adults, which may influence quality of care and patient outcomes.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Family Physician Family Families 130

KevinMD

JUNE 11, 2025

As a pediatrician and public health advocate, I’ve spent my career serving families whose lives often depend on a strong safety net. Medicaid is that safety net. It provides care for over 70 million Americans — including children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Family 190

Family Families Provider IT 190

Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 16, 2025

At Family Medicine Austin, we’re dedicated to enhancing patient […] The post Enhancing Patient Care Through Advanced Onsite Diagnostics appeared first on Family Medicine Austin. That’s why having access to advanced onsite diagnostics is a game-changer for both patients and healthcare providers.

Patients 130

Patients DO Family Medicine Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Canada has a primary care crisis, with fewer family physicians providing care to meet population needs. We used GIS geospatial mapping techniques to visualize attachment rates and distribution of family physicians across ‘natural’ neighbourhoods as defined by the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. Results: 15.6%

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Family Physician Family Families 130

KevinMD

JUNE 12, 2025

I’ve counseled families through heartbreaking prognoses, navigated complex care plans, and educated patients about conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. I’ve spent my career as a neurologist diagnosing and managing neurodegenerative diseases.

Diagnosis 157

Diagnosis Diagnose Education Management 157

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. Population studied Six dyads of people with mild dementia and their family caregivers in Missouri, US. Study Design and Analysis Cross-sectional study with semi-structured individual interviews.

Family 130

Family Families Complication Relationship 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participants with clinical trial experience stated that they would recommend clinical trial participation to their friends and families. Participants emphasized the role of family support and their reliance on adult children for decision-making and assistance with transportation and interpretation.

Clinic 130

Clinic Chronic Condition Transportation Family 130

Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 6, 2025

At Family Medicine Austin, we believe in empowering our patients with integrative lifestyle strategies tailored […] The post Integrative Lifestyle Strategies for Autoimmune Health: Personalized Plans appeared first on Family Medicine Austin.

Chronic Condition 130

Chronic Condition DO Family Medicine Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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.

Appointment 130

Appointment Hospital Management DO 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The results showed that the impact of the social environment on medication adherence was family, social, and instrumental support. The main facilitating factors were family reminders, encouragement, and use of portable pill boxes. The common main hindering factors were busy work, frequent socializing, and taking care of children.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Patient-Centered Family Families 130

KevinMD

JUNE 15, 2025

He recounts a family conference where a doctor’s use of medical jargon like Read more… Why what doctors say matters more than you think [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. Physician Scott Abramson discusses his article “How doctors’ words can make or break patient care.”

Family 167

Family Families Medical Patients 167

Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

JANUARY 29, 2025

Walia In collaboration with the Colorado Health Policy Coalition (CHPC), the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) has joined a collective letter addressed to Colorado’s Congressional delegation. The post CAFP Joins CHPC Letter Advocating for Collaborative Healthcare Reforms appeared first on Colorado Academy of Family Physicians.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Family Physician Family Families 130

Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 23, 2025

At Family Medicine Austin, we believe in creating a judgment-free environment where you can openly discuss your concerns and receive personalized care for STD prevention and testing.

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. Study design: Design thinking process. Setting: One multidisciplinary primary care team in the province of Quebec, Canada.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Healthcare Professional Family Physician Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Between September 2022 and June 2023, online questionnaires were sent to patients attached to a family physician and to PHC professionals and administrative staff. A total of 122,397 patients and 999 family physicians, 107 nurse practitioners and 411 administrative staff nested into 104 clinics answered the survey. Population studied.

Nurse Practitioner 130

Nurse Practitioner Clinic Family Physician Finance 130

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.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease DO Family Medicine Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Family medicine providers may not know how to chart or bill for these conversations which decreases their incentive to complete these tasks among the many things they need to keep track of. Setting Spartan Family Medicine Clinic Population Patients over the Age of 65 & Providers in the Clinic.

Medical Student 130

Medical Student Education DO Family Medicine 130

Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine, we help patients in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Montclair manage joint pain with holistic, evidence-based strategies. tennis, heavy weightlifting) Get expert guidance from Edge Family Medicine. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine? Contact Edge Family Medicine.

Management 130

Management DO Family Medicine Physicals 130

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.

Community 130

Community Integrated Care Patient-Centered Family 130

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

JUNE 2, 2025

As a comprehensive guide to the match, this booklet provides reliable insight on professional development for all osteopathic and allopathic med students, guidance on choosing a specialty, and a deep look into the process of choosing and matching into a family medicine residency.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician DO Family Medicine Family 130

Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we want your family to enjoy the outdoors safely. If you notice any suspicious signs, our team at Edge Family Medicine can help guide you on next steps. Why Edge Family Medicine Cares At Edge Family Medicine , we believe prevention is key. Early detection of skin changes improves outcomes.

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Appointment Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We therefore compared how the two approaches affected the burden of care of family caregivers of patients with serious illnesses. Patients with serious illnesses cared for by each group were invited to refer their family caregivers. We included 192 family caregivers.

Healthcare Professional 130

Healthcare Professional Illness Primary Care Healthcare 130

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.

Diabetes 130

Diabetes Patients Patient-Centered Family Physician 130