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Primary Care Provider Perspectives at an Academic Medical Center: Are Telemedicine Visits as Effective as In-person Care? [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: As academic medical centers purposefully integrate telemedicine visits into primary care, efficacy studies are needed to appropriately guide resource allocation and triage processes. Population Studied: 87 primary care providers, including family physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. Understanding Coding: ICD-10 and CPT You may not think about medical codes when booking a dr appointment , but providers use them for billing and documentation.

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Physician Felons: How to Stay Out of Prison

Pamela Wible MD

Doctors behind bars — learn how to avoid common legal traps in this guide for physicians. How to protect your medical license, your freedom, and your patients A physician called me just hours before her sentencing for opioid diversion. Lorraine – Nuclear Medicine Physician, Texas My dear friend, Lorraine DeBlanche, M.D.,