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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 We need to be clear about our own health needs and seek care and advice from health professionals who understand our circumstances, will maintain confidentiality, and will not be judgemental.

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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. Here are seven tips to help make the process easier. Check Their Availability This is especially important if you're a very busy person.

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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.