Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Insight in patient characteristics in both settings might invite to reflect upon referral strategies of general practitioners (GPs) and interpretation of study results from hospital care. Nevertheless, many children are referred to pediatric care.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 24, 2025
This is pivotal for both specialists and general practitioners as it reinforces the importance of weight management in treating liver diseases. MASLD is the leading reason for referral to a hepatologist in many US medical centers. PW: Why was it important to do this study? PW: How may this summary affect patient care?
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Dr. Zaar
JUNE 1, 2025
Check Experience With Type 2 Diabetes Patients Not all endocrinologists or general practitioners have extensive experience with Type 2 diabetes. Firsthand referrals often lead to trusted and patient-focused providers. But how do you find the right diabetes specialist in a crowded healthcare landscape?
Hitchcock Family Medicine
AUGUST 11, 2023
Comprehensive Care General practitioners provide a wide range of services. You may see your general practitioner for a referral to someone else, such as a psychologist, for a mental illness. According to Healthcare IT News, just 67% of millennials have a primary care physician. Yet, it is an invaluable service.
Family Medicine Initiative
APRIL 10, 2024
As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. Is that appropriate, or should it be the opposite? Here are the key results.
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