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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

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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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

How is it different from general practice? A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner). Family doctor (GP) : Trained to care for patients of all ages—children, adults, and elderly—often including some women’s health and minor procedures.