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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

Background Team-based care (TBC) has established benefits for patient outcomes. In rural areas, TBC can help address challenges arising from limited access to specialized care. In both cases, TBC can help by providing a collaborative approach to care that can better manage the complex needs of patients.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. Many patients search online for variations like: Can you have a pap smear while menstruating?

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Last week, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) was actively engaged in multiple discussions on health care policy, including Medical Assistance rate reimbursement, coverage for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model and broader reforms to patient-centered care.

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How to Get Rid of Old/Unused Medicines

Noreta Family Medicine

As a family doctor, I hear my patients talk about their “medicine cabinet full of old medicines” all the time. Accessed via [link] 3) To get rid of used needles – These require special attention! Let’s reduce the amount of medicine getting into our South Carolina water system and help keep our friends and family safe!

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Dr. Ashley Lakin DO Joins Direct Doctors

The Direct Doctors Difference

As a fellowship trained Maternal-Child Health Family Physician, Dr. Lakin is excited to add prenatal care and lactation medicine to Direct Doctors. With a special interest in primary care for newborns and whole families, Dr. Lakin is a great addition to the Direct Doctors' family. Turshen & Hedde.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

Contact Dr. Wible to save your spot for the ultimate Oregon coast physician retreat—and become the author your patients are searching for. Start Your Private Practice Physician Retreat July 3–7, 2025 ~ 1:1 or small group retreat Tired of assembly-line medicine? Ready to be your own boss?