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Development of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Treatment of Obesity in a Canadian University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

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. Follow-up frequency, ranging from weekly to monthly for up to 12 months, is tailored to individual needs.

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"Sludge audits" identify obstacles to completing colorectal cancer screening

Common Sense Family Doctor

A 2022 article in the Harvard Business Review introduced the term sludge to describe “these types of situations in which the design of a specific process consistently impedes individuals from completing their intended action.”

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Identifying and managing gambling-related harms

Common Sense Family Doctor

Effective treatments include referral to self-help groups such as Gamblers Anonymous , group or individual cognitive behavioral therapy , motivational interviewing, and naltrexone. People with gambling disorder are at increased risk for self-harm and suicide attempts.