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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: In Ontario, multiple organizations operate under a ‘boutique’ medicine model where patients pay a block or annual fee to access primary care services. Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models.

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AAP Updates Recommendations for Adolescent Contraceptive Counseling

Physician's Weekly

According to the authors, pediatricians should provide all adolescents access to contraceptive information and counseling within a sexual and reproductive health equity framework as a best practice. Counseling should account for and educate about reduced access to abortion services based on state law.

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End-of-Life Doulas: A Podcast with Jane Euler, Beth Klint, and John Loughnane

GeriPal

He looked very ill. An end-of-life doula is a non-medical support person that provides a longitudinal relationship with aspects of medical, I mean, aspects of companionship, presence, holding space, some logistics, some practical help, decision making perhaps. We do conversations on goals of care and advanced care planning as well.

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