Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Early identification and intervention in behavioral aspects of chronic diseases leads to improved function with decreased healthcare utilization, yet we know little about referral patterns for behavioral support of chronic disease. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

PEMBlog

MAY 28, 2025

Below is a focused overview of key lupus-related emergencies, with attention to ED-relevant presentations, diagnostics, and treatment strategies. Renal Disease (Lupus Nephritis) Signs & Symptoms: Children may present with new-onset hypertension, edema, or decreased urine output. Avoid transfusion unless clinically necessary.

Diagnosis 94

Diagnosis Hypertension Complication Referral 94

Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

PAD can remain asymptomatic for many years, but initial presentation may include various de-grees of intermittent claudication, or limb pain with exertion. Thus, all pa-tients with PAD symptoms should be assessed for risk of cardiovascular disease. (4) tobacco cessation, control of blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol), and exercise. (1,

Referral 40

Referral Hypertension Primary Care Utilities 40

GeriPal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If it’s continuing and it’s getting worse and maybe they have some swelling in the legs, there are some subtle findings on the echo, but really think for a second, could this be this really common cardiovascular condition, echocardiogram, maybe even a referral to a cardiologist? Eric 14:10 Yeah. I don’t know.

Primary Care 114

Primary Care Patient-Centered IT Patients 114

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. 22 Family physicians are the sole care providers for 86% of hypertensive patients and for 71% of diabetics (based on 2.7 Over time, more trust develops. Over time, communication improves. million Canadian patients).

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Families Family GP 130