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. It is not clear which children are referred and what the differences are between PC and hospital care populations.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care General Practitioner GP Diagnosis 130

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. Referral to a weight management center can help.

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Diabetes Referral Primary Care Doctor 52

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.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

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. They'll also have an accurate health record to ensure you are always cared for.

Family Care Physician 52

Family Care Physician Families Family General Practitioner 52

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.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Families Family GP 130