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A Mixed Studies Literature Review on Mental Health Perceived Needs of Family Physicians in Infectious Catastrophes [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

exert significant pressure on physicians as they are the frontlines of response. Family physicians' pivotal role in prevention and crisis management exposes them to mental stressors due to the highly demanding circumstances. Context: Catastrophes (e.g., pandemic, etc.) ’s (2006) framework.

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Trend in areas of practice of family physicians by career stage in Ontario, Canada from 2018 to 2022 [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

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. There is evidence that this move away from comprehensive primary care is occurring among physicians in all stages of their career.

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Describing Differences Across Place and Provider in Canadian Team-Based Care Settings Using Electronic Health Records [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results We observed that providers in rural areas tend to use more codes related to social determinants of health compared with providers in non-rural settings.

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To Be a Professional: How Family Physicians Interpret and Encounter Professionalism [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: This qualitative research explored how family physicians understand what professionalism means, how it is enacted in their day-to-day practice, and to identify challenges to professionalism. They felt their professionalism was supported through family time, mental health support, and regular time off.

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

This study offers insight into the practice patterns of boutique clinic primary care physicians, as well as the estimated public costs of this business model in Ontario. Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. Study Design and Analysis.

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2025 MN Legislative Session Ends

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Wins and Losses for MAFP Priorities Medical Assistance Rate Reimbursement: Not Passed An important focus for the MAFP during the 2025 session was aligning Medicaid reimbursement rates with Medicare rates for behavioral health and outpatient primary care. The legislation passed narrowly in both chambers.

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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

Noreta Family Medicine

Bill Skelton, founder of the Acupuncture Clinic here in Columbia, SC, gave me the film to watch and said he thought that as a Direct Primary Care physician and owner of Noreta Family Medicine, I would appreciate it. Early in the film, family physician Dr. Erin Martin, is featured. minutes long. Have a good week!