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Evaluating the Impact of Data Visualization with China-PAR on Hypertension Management in Primary Care: A Pilot Study [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied Each center recruiting 100 patients continuously through general practitioners in the outpatient department who met specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, and patient follow-ups lasting for six months.

Hypertension

Hypertension Primary Care General Practitioner Management

Register Now for the AAFP 2024 Fall Forum CME Event

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians invites medical professionals in the state to register now for the 2024 Fall Forum scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15. The event focuses on the latest clinical practices, innovations in healthcare, and topics trending in the field of family medicine.

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Hearing Screening in Private Family Practice Medicine Using Tablet Applications [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

The present study evaluated the acceptability and the feasibility of hearing screening for patients consulting in private family practice medicine. CONCLUSIONS This study supports integration of app-based hearing screenings into family medical care, as it is compatible with routine consultations.

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Primary Care Physicians Responses to Treatment Burden in People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Video Analysis in China [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

PURPOSE This study aimed to examine the approaches general practitioners (GPs) use to respond to the treatment burden faced by people with type 2 diabetes. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 29 videos of GP-patient consultations in an academic general practice clinic in China.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Check Experience With Type 2 Diabetes Patients Not all endocrinologists or general practitioners have extensive experience with Type 2 diabetes. Look for patterns in reviews, such as: Timeliness Bedside manner Support staff professionalism Also, ask friends, family, or even your pharmacist for personal recommendations.

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Diagnostic accuracy of electrocardiography and NT-proBNP for mild cardiac dysfunction among long-term breast cancer survivors [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Therefore, electrocardiography (ECG) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) are often used as diagnostic tests by general practitioners (GPs), however their diagnostic accuracy in breast cancer survivors remains unclear. For NT-proBNP, a sensitivity of 50.9% and a specificity of 66.6% were found.

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Development of a framework for transferring tests evaluated in secondary care to primary care settings: a Delphi study [Research methodology and instrument development]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: General practitioners (GP’s), test developers, specialists in SC, and methodologists from in- and outside the Netherlands. Context: It takes an average of nine years to develop new diagnostic tests. These tests are primarily evaluated in secondary care (SC) before they are introduced into primary care (PC).

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Using media to enhance pediatric patient recruitment in primary care [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Recruitment of study participants by general practitioners (GPs) is a general concern in primary care. Poor recruitment leads to extension or discontinuation of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving patients.

Primary Care

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A comparison of children with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome in primary care and secondary care [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Insight in patient characteristics in both settings might invite to reflect upon referral strategies of general practitioners (GPs) and interpretation of study results from hospital care. Nevertheless, many children are referred to pediatric care.

Primary Care

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Staying psychologically safe as a doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMJ

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

By Jill Benson, Discipline of General Practice, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, jill.benson@adelaide.edu.au By Jill Benson, Discipline of General Practice, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, jill.benson@adelaide.edu.au Staying psychologically and physically healthy in this environment will be a challenge.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? How is it different from general practice? Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? And how does it support preventive care?

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How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 11, 2023

In fact, there are several ways that a family care physician can save your life. Preventative Care A family physician will have a complete medical history for you and your family. For example, if your family has a history of heart disease, they'll help you learn how to eat a heart-healthy diet to prevent cardiovascular problems.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Primary Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Ask Your Friends and Family for Recommendations This is the easiest way to find a new primary doctor. If you have friends or family members who are already patients of someone, this is an excellent way to find out if they'd recommend them. Call Hitchcock Family Medicine today.

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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

GeriPal

APRIL 13, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Social connections impact our health in profound ways, whether it is the support we receive from family and friends in navigating serious illness, the joy from shared social activities, or connecting with our community. Welcome back, Ashwin. Ashwin Kotwal: Excited to be back. Eric: Now, it’s interesting.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. Family medicine today is therefore more important than ever.

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Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model

BMJ

AUGUST 20, 2021

By John Scott Frazer, Glenn Ross Frazer Reference : Frazer JS , Frazer GR, Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e001143.

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Evaluating the Impact of Data Visualization with China-PAR on Hypertension Management in Primary Care: A Pilot Study [Hypertension]

Register Now for the AAFP 2024 Fall Forum CME Event

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Hearing Screening in Private Family Practice Medicine Using Tablet Applications [Original Research]

Primary Care Physicians Responses to Treatment Burden in People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Video Analysis in China [Original Research]

10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Diagnostic accuracy of electrocardiography and NT-proBNP for mild cardiac dysfunction among long-term breast cancer survivors [Cardiovascular disease]

Development of a framework for transferring tests evaluated in secondary care to primary care settings: a Delphi study [Research methodology and instrument development]

Using media to enhance pediatric patient recruitment in primary care [Child and adolescent health]

A comparison of children with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome in primary care and secondary care [Child and adolescent health]

Staying psychologically safe as a doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

7 Tips for Choosing a Primary Doctor

The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model

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