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Flipping the Script: A Design thinking Approach to Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

The challenges faced stem from the uncertainty and complexity of redefining professional roles and scopes of practice, as well as the skills needed to effectively work together and coordinate patient care as a cohesive team. One intervention consisted in facilitating discussions to highlight the role of each healthcare professional.

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Evaluating the Impact of a Longitudinal Clerkship Lecture on Medical Students Knowledge and Response to Human Trafficking [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

People who experience HT interact with the healthcare system before, during, and after the period of victimization, yet there remains limited knowledge and intervention among healthcare professionals. Few medical schools include this topic in their curriculum, and it is not standardized in undergraduate medical education.

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Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Availability and Requirements Vaccination programs in communities, including schools, childcare centers, community gathering places, and homes, also successfully improve vaccine uptake, especially for children less likely to access healthcare. Addressing vaccine hesitancy requires tailored, evidence-based strategies to address the causes.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

As healthcare professionals we can: ask during history taking what the patient has already searched or generated with AI, clarify when an AI answer is helpful and when a live conversation is safer, and show patients how to write better prompts so they receive accurate, actionable advice. Keep it simple because I’m not a great cook.”

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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

It also offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a preferred choice for many healthcare providers. CT-angiography provides a reliable method for evaluating graft function and can identify issues such as stenosis or occlusions, thereby informing ongoing management plans.

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Cough Monitoring Solutions: The Current Digital Health Landscape

The Medical Futurist

In fact, cough accounts for one in five reasons we seek assistance from a healthcare provider. These could even make cough monitoring as common as step tracking to inform individual patients and provide doctors with deeper health insights. Public health authorities could use this information to take adequate measures.

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Reflecting on the Success of the AAFP 2024 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

This year’s event was a testament to the vibrant community of family physicians, medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing family medicine in Alabama. A highlight of the event was the swearing-in of Brittney T. Anderson, MD, FAAFP as the President of the Alabama Chapter.