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Population learning: vaccination against respiratory infections in the McGill sites of the Cohort in Primary Care (COPRI) [Acute respiratory infections]

Annals of Family Medicine

Recruitment continues but will close before NAPCRG, final results will be presented. said that their family doctor or clinic discussing their hesitations could help them gain trust in vaccines. Results: 166 participants were recruited from 6 sites as of April 16 2024, with a median age of 56 (IQR 39-70) years, 31.9%

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Defining Emergency

StorytellERdoc

Lately, though, it seems the system meant to provide this care is being bogged down by questionable decision-making. Instead of providing emergent care, it seems I spend at least half of my emergency room time now playing doctor to chronic illnesses. To pain control issues. Go right to the ER," she was told. Unprotected.

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Risking It All For a New Business Model at Family Physicians of St. Joe

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

Direct Primary Care is owned and operated by Doctors Michael Eggebrecht, Leanne Mancini, Allison Meadows, and James Gendernalik. Joseph, the family medicine practice is committed to providing exceptional, affordable, patient-centered primary care in SW Michigan without reliance on insurance companies for payment of services.

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Book Review: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? by Dr. Robert C. Smith

Common Sense Family Doctor

The COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation caused by public health measures to slow its spread exacerbated a mismatch between the need for mental health care and the number of professionals trained to provide that care. Even though stigma prevents many persons with mental health problems from seeking care, there has never been enough go around.

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The Witness

StorytellERdoc

Although I could describe to her our efforts, I wanted her to see for herself the incredible attempts of resuscitation being provided. The family doctor was called. A few short years prior to this patient's arrest, it would have been unthinkable to invite a family member to bear witness to resuscitation efforts.

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Readers Endorse Doctor Migration and Shun ‘Elderspeak’

Physician's Weekly

The article “ American Doctors Are Moving to Canada To Escape the Trump Administration ” (May 30) presents us Canadians with welcome news. In every part of Canada, in every province, there are not enough doctors. Doctors who agree to work for the armed forces receive special benefits. Health care for all!