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Cardiovascular risk management of patients with depression in Dutch general practices [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The majority of patients with depression is treated by their General Practicioner (GP). In the Netherlands GPs are also responsible for cardiovascular risk management (CVRM), for which a guideline is made. Outcome Measures: Registration of cardiovascular risk management. Intervention/instrument: not applicable.

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Discussing Weight Management in Real-world GP-Patient Consultations: Video Analysis of Australian Primary Care [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The highly individualised experience of living with obesity, coupled with the challenge for GPs to deliver healthcare messages in non-stigmatising ways, makes the role of a GP in obesity management complex. This study aimed to explore discussion strategies used in real-world GP-patient consultations when discussing obesity.

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Prevalence and management of symptom diagnoses in children in general practice

Canadian Family Physician

APRIL 14, 2025

Objective To explore the prevalence of symptom diagnoses in children in general practice and the management strategies performed by GPs. Results Overall, 6162 children under 15 years of age and registered with GP practices were included in the cohort. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting The Netherlands.

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Role of General Practitioners in Acute Case Handling

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 15, 2025

Analysis of 500+ urgent GP visits in Germany shows most cases were handled in-office, often driven by fear, distress, or a need for reassurance. Students also recorded patients’ concerns and expectations, which were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The results showed that 523 cases were collected from 53 GP practices.

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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

JANUARY 27, 2025

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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Winning the Battle Against Obesity – Digital Health Visions

The Medical Futurist

JUNE 10, 2025

How can these new solutions seamlessly integrate into our lives, our healthcare systems, and our overall health management? Meanwhile, obesity management remains a global challenge – increasingly so. When we discuss digital health, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. In 2022, 2.5 billion adults were overweight.

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Pilot trial tracks measurement of blood oxygen levels managed by COVID-19 patients at home

Medical Xpress

MAY 10, 2023

A study conducted by UMC Utrecht during the pandemic showed that patients can easily perform oxygen measurements themselves at home, they felt safe doing so and the number of GP or hospital visits did not increase.

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Development of a framework for transferring tests evaluated in secondary care to primary care settings: a Delphi study [Research methodology and instrument development]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: General practitioners (GP’s), test developers, specialists in SC, and methodologists from in- and outside the Netherlands. improving management), and "Feasibility" (e.g. Criteria were categorized as inclusion, exclusion, or reassessment for the subsequent round based on feedback and agreement levels.

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New approach to diabetes management helps improve patient outcomes

Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A new study by Western Sydney University researchers has found that a short 15–20 minute discussion between a local endocrinologist and general practitioner (GP) in Sydney's south west is improving the care of people with complex type 2 diabetes.

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A comparison of children with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome in primary care and secondary care [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Most children with functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be managed in primary care (PC). 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.

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

Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 18, 2021

You have to be comfortable managing everything from lacerations, fractures, genital issues, etc in all age ranges and completely on your own. 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).

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries. Family doctor (GP) : Trained to care for patients of all ages—children, adults, and elderly—often including some women’s health and minor procedures.

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

GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

But the thing that really motivates me is seeing, you know, and trying to manage later stage, you know, we can call them complications of people who haven’t had a diagnosis are now really in, you know, a world of complexity around other conditions, around managing life and managing practical things.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

More GPs = Higher Life Expectancy Did you know that people in areas with more GPs live longer ? Studies from the USA showed that adding one GP per 10,000 inhabitants was associated with 2-5 fewer deaths 5 , 6 and 4 fewer hospitalizations 5 annually. 11 , 13 Over time, GPs come to know their patients well.

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Cardiovascular risk management of patients with depression in Dutch general practices [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Discussing Weight Management in Real-world GP-Patient Consultations: Video Analysis of Australian Primary Care [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

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Prevalence and management of symptom diagnoses in children in general practice

Role of General Practitioners in Acute Case Handling

Primary Care Physicians Responses to Treatment Burden in People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Video Analysis in China [Original Research]

Winning the Battle Against Obesity – Digital Health Visions

Pilot trial tracks measurement of blood oxygen levels managed by COVID-19 patients at home

Development of a framework for transferring tests evaluated in secondary care to primary care settings: a Delphi study [Research methodology and instrument development]

New approach to diabetes management helps improve patient outcomes

A comparison of children with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome in primary care and secondary care [Child and adolescent health]

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

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

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

8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

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