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What is primary care? Part 1

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After all, you will be going to this doctor to discuss almost all of your health needs and concerns (at least initially!). You need to be able to trust your doctor and build a relationship with them. Does the doctor’s office offer online scheduling? Can you text message with your doctor? 2) Who do your friends go to?

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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

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The film talks about some of the escape fires of healthcare, including non-opioid pain treatments, nutrition programs, strong doctor-patient relationships, among others. Early in the film, family physician Dr. Erin Martin, is featured. The second barrier is that talking to patients about nutrition takes time!

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How to Get Rid of Old/Unused Medicines

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As a family doctor, I hear my patients talk about their “medicine cabinet full of old medicines” all the time. Feel free to share this blog so that if your primary care doctor sends you a survey to take in the future, you will be able to report you are doing things safely and correctly! It’s ok to admit it.

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You Know DPC is working when…

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I’ve written blogs that discuss my perspective on why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is helpful to both patients and physicians in Columbia, SC (and beyond!). patients feel heard and valued. patients feel supported, both in our office and between visits. patients are able to get timely primary care.

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Tips to Help your New Year’s Resolutions Stick in 2025

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This is the single biggest tip I give to my patients. These are good reasons to make an appointment with your primary care doctor. Visit your primary care doctor! If you are in the Columbia, SC area and in need of a new primary care physician, Noreta Family Medicine is accepting new patients!

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A Goal Fulfilled

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Fast forward to the present day in which I am a practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC) family physician. I have personally seen the benefits of Direct Primary Care for both patients and doctors, but there is very little published research about DPC. Have a good week!

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What is primary care? Part 2

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What is primary care? Part 2 Here are some frequently asked questions I get as a Primary Care Provider. What is the meaning of Family Medicine? As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!)