Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs. They need to be someone you trust with whom you feel comfortable discussing health concerns.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

OCTOBER 22, 2023

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East Cary Family Physicians

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As the second most common cancer among men, it’s crucial to be informed about the risks, symptoms, and prevention measures. At East Cary Family Physicians , we believe that awareness is the first step in managing your health effectively. Timely detection and medical intervention can markedly influence the outcome.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Motivation to overcome the many challenges is needed to meet the critical need for high quality, lifelong management of OUD, just as with any other chronic disease. Intervention: A rural-setting family physician scripted informal videos describing her extensive experience with treating patients with OUD using buprenorphine.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 11, 2025

Asking the right questions can help you understand your health better, stay ahead of potential problems, and make informed decisions. Final Thoughts A checkup is more than a quick visit — it’s your chance to partner with your doctor in managing your health. But many people aren’t sure what to talk about during these visits.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

What information should you bring? Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions.

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Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Primary care administrative burdens most often included compliance costs (forms and information management), but learning costs (finding information, navigating processes, and adapting to and implementing new technology) and psychological costs (stress and burnout) were also discussed in the literature.

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Canadian Family Physician

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Sources of information This review is based on findings from a MEDLINE database search of the literature on care of the penile foreskin, foreskin complications, and their management. Articles were reviewed for relevance and quality of evidence was provided with the level of evidence in parentheses throughout the review.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 15, 2025

If you suspect environmental triggers, you can even learn how to test allergens in your home to further limit exposure. What Happens After Testing?

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 22, 2025

As we move into the eleventh week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol, provides an update on health care bills and shares what to expect next in the legislative session. and satisfied certain requirements.

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The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

North Dakota has the highest percentage of new physicians entering primary care, at 46.6%, double the national average. With chronic diseases on the rise, primary care has never been more essential to the health of our nation,” said Ripley Hollister, MD, board member of The Physicians Foundation and a practicing family physician.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

JUNE 16, 2023

Understanding your insurance coverage, managing medical bills, and finding affordable healthcare options are essential for maintaining your health without breaking the bank. By empowering yourself with knowledge and resources, you can make informed decisions about your healthcare and alleviate financial stress.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Early detection offers a significant advantage in managing and treating these conditions effectively. Stress Management and Mental Health Check-ins: Health check-ups are not just about physical health. Preventive Care and Health Maintenance: Beyond early detection, health check-ups facilitate preventive care.

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Metro Family Physicians

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we want to inform our patients of the sudden and untimely passing of our wonderful staff member Maria Lopez. She worked with us at Metro Family since 1998- in multiple capacities, from Medical Records Coordinator, to Administrative Assistant to Assistant Office Manager. Rest in Peace, dear Maria.

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Vida Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As a family physician, I spend a lot of time with patients focusing on how to best take care of themselves to prevent or manage chronic disease. If you are looking for support in improving your health to prevent or manage a chronic disease- we can help!

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

Contributing to this challenge is the exponential growth of information, an expanding population of older adults, and office visit documentation. I’m a family physician by training. So I became the group pack coordinator and then the physician in charge of my medical office and Mission Viejo.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To assess the socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing interpersonal communication between family physicians and patients with chronic conditions. None of the existing reviews examine primary care-specific interpersonal communication for patients living with chronic conditions. Study Design: Systematic review.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Your provider updates this information at each visit to maintain an accurate picture of your health journey. Consider creating a health folder containing this information that you update and bring to each appointment. Health tracking apps can help maintain this information systematically.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come. Any contractual clause that limits or penalizes providers for sharing this information would be unenforceable.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Austria 14 Canada 15 France 16 Norway 17 Japan 18 USA 19 Sweden 20 Average GP visits 336 238 235 214 206 101 87 202 Specialist visits 284 70 98 91 70 102 44 108 Hospitalizations 38 8 28 14 6 7 13 16 Family physicians provide accessible and comprehensive care for most healthcare needs, most diseases, and all organs.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 11, 2022

In particular, she reminds us that when we think about the most challenging of our patient encounters, they almost always involve a complex psychosocial dynamic, and this has received far less attention than communication and symptom management issues. . I don’t even remember pain management teaching. AlexSmithMD . Alex: Okay.

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BMJ

MAY 10, 2022

Family physicians and family health workers, considered reliable sources of vaccine information, have a unique position where individuals in rural and urban areas can access frequently, uninterruptedly, cheaply, and easily [2].

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