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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries. Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference?

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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. John: I am what I am, which is a family practice doctor.

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What We Now Know About COVID Prevention and Treatment: A Podcast with Monica Gandhi

GeriPal

Eric: All right, before we start talking about COVID in older adults and those with serious illness, do you have a song request for Alex? And if you look at the span of history of infectious diseases, we have always managed to control all infectious diseases because we have tools because it’s the other, it’s not yourself.