Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Listening to families from these communities about their experiences could identify modifiable barriers to quality pediatric serious illness care and facilitate the development of potential improvements. Results: Parents desired two-way trusting and respectful relationships with medical staff. Intervention: NA. Outcome Measures: NA.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: A participatory approach to cross-sectional surveys was facilitated through the building and nurturing of relationships based on trust and transparency with all members of the research team. Descriptive and inferential statistics were undertaken. Setting: Primary care clinics across Saskatchewan.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective To explore and compare the perspectives of people living with dementia and their family caregivers regarding ACP. Population studied Six dyads of people with mild dementia and their family caregivers in Missouri, US. Study Design and Analysis Cross-sectional study with semi-structured individual interviews.

Family 130

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The study aimed to explore the lived experiences of thalassemia patients in Eastern India and examined how social relationships impacted treatment adherence. Negative experiences included stigma, relationship challenges, childhood trauma, parental stress, and inadequate healthcare facilities.

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Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Despite efforts to improve patient-clinician relationships, access to care, and healthcare workflows, annual rates of missed appointments (MA) in the U.S Objective To evaluate the association between patient, health system, geosocial, and environmental factors on the likelihood of MA in Family Medicine clinics.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Academic family medicine clinic in Edmonton, Canada. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part. Qualitative thematic analysis using constant comparative technique was used for patient focus group data.

Diabetes 130

Diabetes Patients Patient-Centered Family Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Therapeutic relationships have been demonstrated as fundamental to primary care delivery. Questions remain regarding what impact this transformation will have on the relationships between primary care providers and patients. 8 virtual care visits were observed.

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Primary Care Relationship Nurse Practitioner Provider 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 12, 2025

Residents and local leaders joined forces to send food and clothing to the island and to welcome newly arrived families to their town. The Holyoke Health Center, in collaboration with the Family Resource Center at Enlace de Familias , played a pivotal role in this local relief effort.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In Quebec, efforts to implement AA in Family Medicine Groups (FMGs) yielded partial success, necessitating comprehensive change strategies to ensure a tangible impact of the model. Context: Timely access is crucial for high-quality primary healthcare delivery, yet remains a pervasive challenge globally, including in Canada.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The COVID-19 pandemic increased critical levels of turnover of healthcare workers in interdisciplinary primary healthcare (PHC) teams, including family physicians, nurses, social workers, and others.

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Healthcare Finance Family Physician Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

million adults in Canada do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Interprofessional team-based care can expand access to primary care, however, the relationship between interprofessional teams and their impact on primary care capacity is not well-understood. Context Over 6.5

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Primary Care Finance Nurse Practitioner Family Doctor 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the remaining 212, although we identified spokespersons, 115 did not respond and 65 refused to participate leaving 32 participating sites: six (18.8%) university family medicine groups, eight (25%) hospitals, eight (25%) midwives’ clinics and 10 (31.2%) obstetrics and gynecology clinics.

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Clinic DO Family Medicine Relationship 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Research on symptom’s impact on work or relationships has previously been explored, but other experiences have not received equal attention. Many experienced symptoms that disrupted their work, household relationships, and friendships. Results: We report results from 19 interviews (53% female, mean age = 54).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Patients Relationship Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Substance use disorders (SUD) significantly impact the physical, social, and mental health of individuals, their families, and the wider community. The existing literature does not adequately address substance use within the context of family and community resilience.

Community 130

Community Family Families Individual 130

A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 26, 2025

Here are three such essays from my archives : IF YOU ARE A DOCTOR, ACT LIKE ONE Osler said “Listen to your patient, he is telling you the diagnosis” Duvefelt says “Listen to your patient, he is telling you what kind of doctor he needs you to be – Yours Truly It cannot be said enough: Ours is a relationship based vocation.

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Relationship Patients Diagnosis Family 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. Within minutes he integrated the latest findings into practical recommendations for the family. Annals of Family Medicine , 23(1), 5–6. Below, I share three reasons why. Anderson, E.

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Patient-Centered Integrated Care Primary Care Healthcare Professional 130

Barton Associates

JUNE 4, 2025

In this post, we’ll unpack some frequently asked questions around mentorships and explore how mentor and mentee relationships can shape your college experience and beyond. Expand your search to include alumni networks, professional associations, community organizations, online platforms, or even family friends. What is a mentor?

Relationship 52

Relationship Provider IT Education 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Challenges persist in securing substantial funding for the Family Medicine (FM) research enterprise, particularly from major sources like the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This project emerged from the 2023 Family Medicine Research Summit, and serves as a periodic update to similar analyses conducted in 2008 and 2015.

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures Definition of Virtual Medicine, Ethical, Professional and Legal Obligations, Requirements that preceded Engaging in Virtual Medicine, Establishing a Patient-Physician Relationship, During and After Engaging in Virtual Medicine, Prescribing and Authorizing.

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Finance Telemedicine Relationship Government 130

Mere Mortal MD

JUNE 15, 2025

I never got a DUI, showed up work drunk or hungover, or screamed at my husband or family, and yet, it was an unhealthy habit I was slowly losing control over. If you have ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, or any substance for that matter that has interfered with your ability to live your biggest and best life, reach out to me.

Mental Health 189

Mental Health Relationship IT Community 189

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To explore the experiences of MOAs working in primary care practices during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspectives of MOAs and family physicians(FPs) who worked with MOAs during this period. MOAs leveraged their healthcare system knowledge and therapeutic relationships with patients to reduce patient distress.

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Primary Care Family 130

Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

Time constraints and pressure on physicians, leading to a decay in the doctor-patient relationship, have eroded trust. Physicians, particularly primary or family care doctors, value the doctor-patient relationship too. ” Their doctor makes them feel like family. The comments from readers were even more bleak.

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Patients Healthcare Relationship Healthcare Experience 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Key competencies from the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative, including team functioning, collaborative leadership, communication, role clarification, collaborative relationship building, and conflict resolution, guided the development of the modules and engagement process. Setting: On-line primary care modules.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Provider Comprehensive Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participants emphasized the importance of their relationship with their social care provider (SCP); their experiences of social care were influenced by their SCP’s verbal and non-verbal demonstrations of empathy, linguistic and cultural alignment, and length of the patient-SCP relationship.

Patients 130

Patients Screening Relationship Healthcare 130

Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Objective To describe family physicians’ experiences of administrative burden in practice. Participants Family physicians. Method In-depth virtual interviews with family physicians practising in Ontario who completed postgraduate training between 2017 and 2022. Design Qualitative study using constructivist grounded theory.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Family Physician Relationship Families 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Little is known about trends in primary care panel size in the United States, despite it being crucial to the relationships fundamental to primary care’s salutary effects and its importance to workforce planning amidst a national and worsening primary care shortage. Population Studied Family Physicians certified by the ABFM.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Family Families Board-Certified 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: A patient’s relationship with their primary care physician (PCP) or advanced practice provider (APP) is instrumental in their healthcare journey.

Relationship 130

Relationship PCP PCP Patients 130

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. Building a strong relationship with your primary care provider starts with a single visit. What Is a Primary Care Visit? Answer: In many cases, yes.

Primary Care 100

Primary Care Appointment Telehealth PCP 100

Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 4, 2023

As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. If you have struggled with your relationship with food- you are not alone! So what can we do to improve our relationship with food? If you want to improve your health and are struggling with your relationship with food- we can help!

Relationship 52

Relationship Mental Health Primary Care Physician Diagnose 52

Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial.

Family 52

Family Families Primary Care Physician Chronic Condition 52

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Larger companies now dominate the healthcare landscape, yet through innovation and a dedication to exceptional patient care, Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. From the time of its inception until October 2017, Family Physicians of St. Joseph has succeeded in doing just that.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Family Families Primary Care 52

Concierge Choice Physicians

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Margaret Greenough is a Family Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Greenough enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.

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Family Medicine Specialist Medical DO Family Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective This study aims to explore the relationship between sleep structure based on HRV and hypertension. Conclusions Based on single-lead ECG and HRV, total sleep time shows a "U-shaped" relationship with blood pressure levels. Study design and analysis This study is a cross-sectional study. When total sleep time was less than 7.97

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To evaluate the real-life experiences and impacts of primary care functional features under Shanghai’s family doctor contract service program, analyzing their effects and mechanisms on health outcomes. Population Studied: Shanghai patients enrolled in the family doctor contract service over the past twelve months.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Family Doctor Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Using weighted logistic regression models stratified by mother/father, we used parent ACE burden to predict child adversity and identified how the presence of supportive adults for the child modified this relationship. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) are reported.

Relationship 130

Relationship Provider IT 130

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 3, 2025

Why: Long-term health, more energy, keeping up with family and friends, staying active with future grandkids. Example: Fears: Missing sleep, losing quality time with my partner, lack of fun/entertainment, neglecting work or work relationships. Maintain healthy relationships with colleagues. Maintain quality time with my spouse.

Relationship 130

Relationship Physicals IT Management 130