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Moral Distress among Family Medicine Resident Physicians [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Moral distress has been linked to burnout and intentions to leave the healthcare profession. Experiencing moral distress in healthcare is a well-known issue, however, there is limited evidence exploring it among resident physicians. Results: Forty-seven family medicine residents completed the survey.

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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. Quantitative analysis was conducted using the notes from healthcare professionals for each visit at the Méta-Santé clinic.

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Advocating for Family Medicine

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

In today’s ever-shifting landscape, we know that family physicians face increasing strain caring for patients, administrative burden and navigating a system that undervalues primary care. That’s why advocating for family medicine is more important than ever. Our legislative committee and board set advocacy priorities.

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Enhancing Advanced Access in Primary Healthcare: Key Change Strategies from a Quality Improvement Initiative [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Timely access is crucial for high-quality primary healthcare delivery, yet remains a pervasive challenge globally, including in Canada. In Quebec, efforts to implement AA in Family Medicine Groups (FMGs) yielded partial success, necessitating comprehensive change strategies to ensure a tangible impact of the model.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

As healthcare professionals we can: ask during history taking what the patient has already searched or generated with AI, clarify when an AI answer is helpful and when a live conversation is safer, and show patients how to write better prompts so they receive accurate, actionable advice. Annals of Family Medicine , 23(1), 5–6.

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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

At the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA), we see your agenda aligning with ours in powerful ways. Sincerely, Neftali Serrano, PsyD CEO, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association www.cfha.net P.S. For another great take on the MAHA Commission, see this piece by Dr. Dost Öngür.

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Key Strategies to Foster Effective Champions for Continuous Quality Improvement in Primary Healthcare Clinics [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Healthcare must evolve to overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities. Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a promising method for improving the healthcare system and responding effectively to changing patient needs. Data were collected through documentary analysis and individual semi-structured interviews.