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Is there enough time for prevention in primary care?

Common Sense Family Doctor

Family physicians are being squeezed by two accelerating trends: (1) too few of us to care for the growing US population and (2) the rising number of tasks that we are asked to accomplish for each patient. The USPSTF also has endorsed screening most adults for anxiety disorders and unhealthy drug use.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Recognizing the critical connection between access to nutritious food and health, health care systems across Minnesota are taking innovative steps to address food insecurity. The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) adopted a resolution (policy guidance) in 2024 related to addressing food insecurity in Minnesota.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. And how does it support preventive care? Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider?