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Developing an intervention to assist older patients communication with their GP practice after discharge from hospital [Community based participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Hospitals write discharge summaries to family medicine providers. Objective The GP-MATE study has built a new intervention for family medicine and patients/carers through co-design. Interviews with ~24 staff in family medicine who offered the GP-MATE consultations. A subset of ~24 patients/their carers will be interviewed.

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Winning the Battle Against Obesity – Digital Health Visions

The Medical Futurist

He provides Kate with a free, evidence-based app called MealMate, designed to assist in maintaining a healthy diet. In addition to the app, Kate’s doctor provides her with a health coupon code that grants a significant discount on a wearable sensor. When we discuss digital health, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture.

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

Aspiring Minority Doctor

While having these things can make life a bit easier and provide you with more practice options, they are not an absolute necessity. The umbrella of protection that residency provides is no longer available, and you have to be able to make quick decisions on your feet and balance a large number of patients in a given shift.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Joe 03:55 You know, my thoughts are screening is important for a variety of reasons, and certainly Doctor Boris and Soo and Anna, Doctor chodos can provide a lot greater clinical insight than I. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it?

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions. Family doctor (GP) : Trained to care for patients of all ages—children, adults, and elderly—often including some women’s health and minor procedures. Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider? How is it different from general practice?

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

Part 2 Here are some frequently asked questions I get as a Primary Care Provider. Therefore, family physicians are trained to do minor surgical procedures in the office, care for kids and adults, provide various GYN services, among many other comprehensive services for patients. What is primary care?

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Over The Top

Adventures of a Sick Doctor

This would protect both the patient and the caregiver and ensure that enough people are well enough to provide healthcare to the hordes that need it. Will a night nurse or a GP go into her house to help her to die well, wearing a full hazmat suit? Or not wearing any protective gear at all? Not like the rest of us.