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Flipping the Script: A Design thinking Approach to Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To enhance interprofessional collaboration among primary care teams within family physician groups (FMGs) and to optimize care resources along clear and simple care trajectories. The first section lists one health condition per page and explains how and when each health professional can be involved, and the referral process.

Primary Care

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Factors associated with patients' experience of access to their primary health care clinic: a multilevel analysis [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Between September 2022 and June 2023, online questionnaires were sent to patients attached to a family physician and to PHC professionals and administrative staff. A total of 122,397 patients and 999 family physicians, 107 nurse practitioners and 411 administrative staff nested into 104 clinics answered the survey.

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This study offers insight into the practice patterns of boutique clinic primary care physicians, as well as the estimated public costs of this business model in Ontario. Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. Study Design and Analysis.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) adopted a resolution (policy guidance) in 2024 related to addressing food insecurity in Minnesota. Family physicians play a pivotal role in combating food insecurity, serving as trusted advocates for their patients and connecting them to essential food resources.

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Drowning in Paperwork: The Burden of Administrative Responsibilities in Primary Care [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: For over 25 years, the burden of clinical administrative services has been cited as contributing to the stress and burnout experienced by family physicians. Objective: To describe family physicians’ (FPs) experiences of administrative burden in practice. burnout) and reduced time for direct patient care.

Primary Care

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3 Tips for Finding a Great Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs. Tip 1: Do Research and Obtain Referrals Start your search by asking friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations. They need to be someone you trust with whom you feel comfortable discussing health concerns.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history. However, mammograms —which are specialized imaging tests—are usually ordered through referrals and done at imaging centers.

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Practice Characteristics and CGM Method Selection

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

Researchers conducted a retrospective study to compare characteristics of primary care practices that selected either a practice-led, self-paced CGM implementation or referral to a virtual CGM support service. They enrolled Colorado primary care practices interested in CGM and allowed them to either adopt the American Academy of Family Physicians (..)

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Prevalence and management of symptom diagnoses in children in general practice

Canadian Family Physician

APRIL 14, 2025

Main outcome measures All episodes of care with at least 1 contact for a symptom diagnosis in 2018 as well as management strategies within each episode of care including the number and type of diagnostic interventions, therapeutic interventions, and referrals. Conclusion Symptom diagnoses are highly prevalent in children in general practice.

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A Guide to Allergy Testing

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?

Asthma

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You Know DPC is working when…

Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 26, 2025

We are dedicated to staying connected with our patients, ensuring they are up-to-date with follow-up appointments, preventive screenings, referrals, medication refills, and any other care needs. Melissa Boylan, MD, FAAFP Family Physician and Owner of Noreta Family Medicine ← Read Past Articles Here!

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Electronic consultation questions asked to addiction medicine specialists by primary care providers: Retrospective content analysis

Canadian Family Physician

MAY 14, 2025

Providers reported finding the eConsult responses helpful, with nearly one-third of PCPs reporting a potential referral was avoided following an eConsult from specialists. Over 95% of eConsults were answered by a specialist within 7 calendar days.

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How a lactation consultant can help you

Vida Family Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Whether you would like a prenatal consult to prepare for breastfeeding, need a lactation consult postpartum, or are already working with a lactation consultant and need a referral to a physician experienced in breastfeeding medicine to evaluate problems such as low milk supply, we can help!

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What every physician should know about care experience (and why it matters)

Permanente Medicine

JUNE 3, 2025

WM: Like you, I’m a family physician. When you put in that referral, how do we make sure that that patient walks out with the specialty appointment versus phone tag. They’ll also pen the rheumatology referral. Dr. Marcos, tell us who you are and what you do. I joined SCPMG straight from residency in 2006.

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How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 11, 2023

From treating personal injuries to helping prevent disease, your physician can do more things than you realize. Preventative Care A family physician will have a complete medical history for you and your family. There are several ways in which they can save your life. When you receive quality care, it's life-saving.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

You know your patients’ evolving story as well as their family, friends, coworkers, and the peculiarities of their local community. Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. Also, consider joining my short and informative e-mail newsletter (‘ Golden Nuggets of Family Medicine ’).

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Primary Care Digest

Flipping the Script: A Design thinking Approach to Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care [Research capacity building]

Factors associated with patients' experience of access to their primary health care clinic: a multilevel analysis [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Drowning in Paperwork: The Burden of Administrative Responsibilities in Primary Care [Qualitative research]

3 Tips for Finding a Great Family Doctor

Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Practice Characteristics and CGM Method Selection

Prevalence and management of symptom diagnoses in children in general practice

A Guide to Allergy Testing

You Know DPC is working when…

Electronic consultation questions asked to addiction medicine specialists by primary care providers: Retrospective content analysis

How a lactation consultant can help you

What every physician should know about care experience (and why it matters)

How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

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