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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

Context Data visualization is useful to contemporary methods designed for clarity and communication of information. Although data visualization is gaining traction in the hypertension, its use in health education and information dissemination is still underutilized.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Recruitment of study participants by general practitioners (GPs) is a general concern in primary care. Media recruitment consisted of spreading information via local schools, interest groups, local newspapers and social media posts, and advertising nationally via social media.

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

BMJ

By Jill Benson, Discipline of General Practice, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, jill.benson@adelaide.edu.au It is helpful to think about looking after well-being using the five principles of self-care: Preparation – Pay attention to sleep, diet, exercise, and hobbies and maintain routine as much as possible.

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

Aspiring Minority Doctor

It would probably be harder to find the support if on your own, but after you obtain your license, you could theoretically start your own practice as a General Practitioner (GP). There are a few states like Missouri, that will allow you to practice as an “ Assistant Physician ” with a collaborating physician to supervise your work.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Primary Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Choosing a primary physician can be a daunting and challenging task. There are many things to consider before you settle on the person who will be responsible for your primary care. Look at their background, education, qualifications, and any other relevant information that might be available.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. The following graph shows the striking difference in premature mortality between countries with weak or strong primary care: 2. Here are the key results.