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Role of General Practitioners in Acute Case Handling

Physician's Weekly

Expectations ranged from seeking reassurance and diagnostic testing to requests for medical leave. Investigators concluded that patient fears and uncertainties driving urgent GP visits were varied and understandable and could have been addressed through early educational efforts and telemedicine services.

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Fostering Progressive Scholarship: Transforming Family Medicine Through Collaborative Learning Networks [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Participants were instructed in critically appraising individual studies and formulating evidence-based reviews, denoted as GEM – Good Evidence Matters.

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Trial of a Strategy to Reduce Antidepressants in Dementia

Physician's Weekly

Eligible participants were individuals with dementia (diagnosed or suspected), aged ≥ 72 years, receiving 1 or more antidepressants, and residing in a nursing home associated with the participating physician. Most individuals were women, with a median age of 85 years. On average, participants were prescribed 9 different medications.

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Winning the Battle Against Obesity – Digital Health Visions

The Medical Futurist

Following protocol, Dr. Barlow, her general practitioner takes action. Kate gets a generative AI weight loss assistant, Hugo, to provide round-the-clock support for the countless small decisions that arise throughout the day. But this future isn’t just a dream; it’s a tangible possibility.

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

Dr. Zaar

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. Check Experience With Type 2 Diabetes Patients Not all endocrinologists or general practitioners have extensive experience with Type 2 diabetes.

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Didn’t Match into Residency.What are Some of my Options?

Aspiring Minority Doctor

Every year, thousands of medical school graduates go unmatched. If you’re a 4th year medical student who is unmatched at this point, my advice is the following: Focus on securing a one year preliminary or transitional year position! What if I fail to match into any position?

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner). The answer is that they diagnose, treat, and manage medical (non-surgical) conditions in adult patients.