Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal screening; however studies have found inconsistencies in screening of FI, documentation of FI, and referral to appropriate resources. Population Studied Families of children ages 0-18yo at an urban pediatric primary care mobile medical clinic serving families in Washington, D.C.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: The Navigator, a diabetes-trained medical scribe, contacted patients by phone to inform them about the Stanford Diabetes Care Program (SDCP) and engaged them in shared decision-making for necessary referrals. Navigators attempted to call 96 patients and reached 64 patients (67% response rate).

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Primary Care Diabetes Referral Integrated Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Study Design: Secondary data analysis of patient demographic, referral, and encounter-level data extracted from site eMR (Epic). 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures: Assessment of tobacco use; Among patients with current tobacco use, provision of advice to quit, referral to tobacco cessation counseling and tobacco cessation medication orders. Referral to counseling (7.5% overall) and provision of tobacco cessation medications (3.5%

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Primary Care Referral Electronics Individual 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and analysis: Phase 1) Primary care providers completed a skin lesion identification test before and after brief dermoscopy training, and Phase 2) Diagnostic accuracy and biopsy and referral practices for the year prior to the course and the year following the course were compared.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Finding a great family doctor can be a daunting task given the critical role they play in our health and well-being. A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Reach out to us at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors. These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the expectations and experiences of primary care patients seeking treatment for long-COVID in an academic medical center referral clinic. Setting or Dataset: The setting was an academic medical institution in the Mountain West. We de-identified and transcribed the recorded interviews.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Primary care providers in Canada face significant workload challenges, including managing prescriptions, referrals, and laboratory tests alongside patient visits. This study aims to analyze electronic medical record (EMR) data to understand these workload dynamics. referrals, and 6.6 (2.8) prescriptions, 1.1 (0.5)

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Finding timely and specialized medical care can be quite a challenge for families, especially when it comes to pediatric endocrinology. Thankfully, pediatric endocrinology online in Canada is becoming more accessible, providing convenience and quality care to families across the country. What Is Pediatric Endocrinology?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) affiliated with an academic medical center serving a diverse population in a mid-western metropolitan area.

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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.

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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Referral Family Physician 130

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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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 15, 2025

Types of Allergy Testing Different types of tests are available depending on your symptoms, medical history, and preferences. While convenient, they may not be as accurate as those done in a medical setting. Let your provider know about any medications or recent illnesses. What Happens After Testing?

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Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 26, 2025

At Noreta Family Medicine, we offer hour-long appointments, allowing time to build a meaningful doctor-patient relationship and creating a space where patients can openly express their concerns and receive the attention they deserve. “ patients have easy access to their family doctor. patients feel heard and valued. Have a good week!

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

If it's determined that you need more specialized treatment, a referral can be made to a cardiologist. In our experience, treatments may include medications and breathing exercises. If a patient has severe respiratory issues or disease, they will likely need a referral to a lung specialist. Medications can be prescribed as well.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) at an urban academic medical center in the Midwest. Intervention: LINK is a randomized controlled 2x2 factorial trial testing the effect of 2 distinct interventions on A1c: a 6-week culinary and nutrition education class and community referrals to address unmet social needs.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 3, 2023

Genetic testing for hereditary cancers, such as breast, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer, helps at-risk individuals understand their familial risk for these diseases and make informed decisions about next steps in care.

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Referral Utilities Individual Family 98

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. You want someone who treats it regularly and stays current on new medications, technologies, and management techniques.

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Vida Family Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Identify potential problems : Some people, particularly those with certain medical conditions or a history of breast surgery, will face additional challenges to breastfeeding. At Vida Family Medicine, we offer postpartum and lactation support in many ways. How can we help?

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Instead of waiting for months for in-Persen referrals, women can now receive timely assessment and recommendations from the comfort of their homes. Once referred by a family doctor (which many services now help streamline), you can connect with an endocrinologist who will review your symptoms, blood work, and medical history.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

American Medical Association Physician Masterfile Population Studied: Cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, or pulmonologists; rural health systems leaders. Objective: This study sought to analyze changes in the U.S. for t-tests or Chi-square tests as appropriate). We interviewed 18 rural health system leaders across the U.S.,

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Primary Care Community Telehealth Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Individuals identified through electronic medical record (EMR) periodic surveillance with either diagnosed with HCV and either not engaged in treatment or not completed treatment, as well as those needing additional testing (SVR or high-risk re-testing).

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

After completing medical school, they must complete a three-year residency in internal medicine. At PACT Endocrinology, a referral isn’t required. Like many other medical specialties, the field of endocrinology is facing a shortage of physicians. Endocrinologists are highly trained doctors.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

APRIL 16, 2024

Work with your primary care provider to create a plan that may include: A referral to a neurologist who specializes in functions of the brain. How to live better with Parkinson’s Disease There is no cure for Parkinson’s, but there are ways to improve your quality of life.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

I like to encourage all physicians to have their own doctor that they could bring this up to for referral to therapist. Take your own PHQ9 or GAD7 periodically - what would you tell a patient with that score? Line that up for yourself.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 14, 2025

Simon is a pediatric addiction medicine psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital; an assistant professor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School; a recent Commonwealth Fund fellow in health policy at Harvard University; and the medical director of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network. 

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

Friends and family members who’ve seen a hormone doctor are another useful source of recommendations. After finishing medical school, they complete a three-year residency in internal medicine. Even if they don’t have the same condition as you, they can provide information about things like the doctor’s reputation or bedside manner.

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Blood, Sweat, and Tears

APRIL 6, 2023

Too little said, too vaguely, too harshly, too impersonal, too quickly, too confusing, too much medical jargon, not enough medical detail… the list is endless. The problem is patients don’t understand medical terms often and complicated procedures are often over simplified so everyone is on the same page.

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PEMBlog

MAY 20, 2025

Learning Objectives Demonstrate the ability to use shared decision-making strategies when discussing imaging options with families of pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Focusing a lot on when to image, when not to image, and how to communicate imaging decisions effectively with families.

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Vascular Physician

JULY 11, 2021

Raynaud phenomenon is more common in young women and in those with a family history. If the symptoms are extremely debilitating, or cause ulceration of the tips of fingers or toes, pharmacological therapy and referral to a rheumatologist to look for autoimmune disease causes may also be considered. What causes Raynaud's Phenomenon?

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Referral Mental Health Patients Screening 52

FDA Law

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Tobolowsky — The neonatal period is a unique and complex period of rapid growth and development throughout the body, thus creating unique and complex challenges in medical product development for this population. What does it all mean? The Guidance is written carefully to communicate that these determinations are all very case-specific.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In rare, severe cases where GERD is refractory to medical management, surgical interventions like fundoplication may be considered, especially in kids with neurologic impairments or life threatening aspiration. pylori, medication overuse, particularly NSAIDs or other stressors. All right, let us shift gears to gastritis.

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Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. This deeper understanding leads to more personalized care and better medical decisions. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize relationship-based care that supports your wellness every step of the way.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting The study was conducted at UC Davis Medical Center, a tertiary academic medical center in Sacramento, CA, serving a diverse, multicultural population. Referrals were predominantly from Pulmonology (60%). Results The patients in the SMC had a mean age of 71. Among these patients, 53% identified as male.

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New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Direct primary care offers you and your family top-notch health care, and so much more.like a high patient and provider satisfaction with an improved quality of care. Providers at New South Family Medicine and MedSpa can address the patient's deeper needs, rather than trying to rush through a hectic day full of too-brief appointments.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The ExPAND Mifepristone (ExPAND) learning collaborative is a year-long program focused on growing the pool of abortion providers by integrating medication abortion into primary care. Participating clinics now carry mifepristone and providers report increased familiarity with the medication mifepristone in abortion care.

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