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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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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. Population Studied Patients with obesity enrolled in the Méta-Santé clinic.

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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Here’s why more families are opting for virtual care: 1. Shorter Wait Times: In-person referrals can come with frustratingly long waitlists. Care from Anywhere: Families in remote or rural areas can now access the same high-quality care as those in urban centers—without the hassle of long trips.

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Hormone virtual consultation for PCOS | Canadian women

Dr. Zaar

Instead of waiting for months for in-Persen referrals, women can now receive timely assessment and recommendations from the comfort of their homes. Once referred by a family doctor (which many services now help streamline), you can connect with an endocrinologist who will review your symptoms, blood work, and medical history.

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You Know DPC is working when…

Noreta Family Medicine

We are dedicated to staying connected with our patients, ensuring they are up-to-date with follow-up appointments, preventive screenings, referrals, medication refills, and any other care needs. patients have easy access to their family doctor. At Noreta Family Medicine, we believe communication should be simple and direct.

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"Sludge audits" identify obstacles to completing colorectal cancer screening

Common Sense Family Doctor

They quantified time, paperwork, communication, technology (number of mouse clicks to order a CRC screening test), other administrative tasks, and low-value CRC screenings.

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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.