Mere Mortal MD

MAY 25, 2025

.” This is somewhat organized–as in, we will get an overhead page or text when it’s about to happen–and occurs when a patient has been at the hospital for a very long time. It’s the day when one of these long-term patients is finally walking out the door. Thanks for reading Mere Mortal MD!

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Hospital Illness Patients IT 204

Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

Time constraints and pressure on physicians, leading to a decay in the doctor-patient relationship, have eroded trust. Physicians, particularly primary or family care doctors, value the doctor-patient relationship too. How can we improve trust between patients and physicians in such a high-stress environment? How do we know?

Patients 130

Patients Healthcare Relationship Healthcare Experience 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

ECHO Concussion has a positive impact on clinician self-efficacy, knowledge, and concussion practice management, thereby helping to increase patient access to better care in the acute and chronic stages of concussion. Conclusion Concussion management is complex and ECHO Concussion can be beneficial for frontline clinicians.

Management 130

Management Education Illness Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions: Our findings help understand impressions of IBH and identify barriers and facilitators in IBH adoption, particularly in non-FQHC settings.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Provider Consulting Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions There is a substantial rate of co-occurring houselessness and mental illness among PWUD in central Edmonton. These results point to the importance of using a trauma-informed lens to address co-occurring mental health conditions and structural vulnerability among patients who use drugs.

Community 130

Community Mental Health Patients Diagnose 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Responsive approaches included starting with a sub-group of patients (vs universal screening), engaging support staff in protocols, an "SBIRT Olympics" competition, and continued conversations about the impact of substance use on health.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Nurse Practitioner Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Thematic analysis demonstrated that Black and Latino physicians of color experienced microaggressions and racism from co-workers, bosses, patients and/or learners. All Latino physicians reported both micro/macro-aggressions from their patients.

Illness 130

Illness Healthcare Patients IT 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: One of the most common primary care illnesses is acute rhinosinusitis (ARS). Setting & Population: Six practice-based research networks recruited patients aged 18-65 years with upper respiratory symptoms. Patients were recruited from primary care practices, emergency rooms and urgent care centers, and the community (e.g.,

Telemedicine 130

Telemedicine Primary Care Emergency Room Patient-Centered 130

Medical Xpress

JANUARY 12, 2023

Psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and depression, affect nearly one in five adults in the United States and nearly half of patients diagnosed with a psychiatric illness also meet the criteria for a second. Their results are published in Nature Human Behavior.

Illness 136

Illness Diagnose Healthcare Hospital 136

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, mental health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) can complicate patients’ success. Addressing mental health and HRSNs can improve diabetes outcomes, but stigma surrounding these issues can make both patients and providers uncomfortable during clinical discussions.

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Diabetes Relationship Primary Care 130

Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Walt Larimore, MD This respiratory illness season is a busy one for immunization recommendations and guidelines. In addition to his frequent contributions and regular column in Colorado FP, Dr. Walt Larimore has compiled even more information and CME questions to support your learning and patient care.

Vaccination 130

Vaccination Family Physician Illness Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Western values of heroism and individualistic empowerment exert significant influence over how we make meaning out of patient stories. Currently, the field of narrative-based medicine (NBM) lacks research that examines the potential harms of using dominant Western narrative forms to represent patients’ lived experiences.

Education 130

Education Medical Medical Student Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In Ontario, multiple organizations operate under a ‘boutique’ medicine model where patients pay a block or annual fee to access primary care services. Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models. Study Design and Analysis.

Clinic 130

Clinic Referral Primary Care Physician Primary Care 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

The genetic disorder Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) can result in a range of illnesses, of which chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is one of the most common. Many patients with AATD remain unaware that they have the disorder until they develop COPD, despite available genetic testing.

Illness 95

Illness Physicals Patients Healthcare 95

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Chronic illness is at a record high in society. Objective: To assess the feasibility of implementing a lifestyle medicine program in a rural Ontario community for patients with chronic diseases. Conclusion: CLIP-ON has demonstrated patient and provider interest, and logistical feasibility in this rural setting.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Community Hypertension Physicals 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Given limited critical care resources and an aging population, early interventions to prevent critical illness are vital. Population Studied: Patients age ≥60 years with primary care office visits or telemedicine visits in May and June 2023 and their health care team members.

Illness 130

Illness Electronics Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

High blood urea nitrogen to albumin ratio values in patients with CKD are linked to greater mortality, indicating its potential value as a prognostic indicator. Adjusted Cox regression analysis confirmed the increased 28-day mortality risk in patients with a higher BAR. Compared with tertile 1, tertile 2 had a 1.49

Patients 52

Patients Patient-Centered Utilities Illness 52

Medical Xpress

APRIL 11, 2023

Over the past few years, the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry in UNC's School of Medicine have been working together to spearhead the development of a new "enhanced primary care" model to provide better primary care for patients who have severe mental illnesses.

Primary Care 95

Primary Care Illness DO Family Medicine 95

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For critically ill adults with sepsis, statin use is associated with reduced mortality, according to a study published online June 5 in Frontiers in Immunology. The unmatched cohort included 20,230 eligible adult patients: 8,972 in the statin group and 11,258 in the no-statin group.

Patients 52

Patients Hospital Illness Medical 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In our institution, screenings are completed for patients ≥15 years during well visits; those not presenting for well visits and under 15 may represent missed opportunities. Objectives: To implement SUD screening in patients aged 12-17 seen for all visit types (well and sick visits) and to quantify the rate of substance misuse.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Referral Wellness Visit 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To examine the epidemiology and mortality among schizophrenia patients discharged from AMCs in the U.S. Conclusions: The enduring impact of the pandemic underscores the need for evolving healthcare systems and patient care strategies to address ongoing challenges in patients admitted with schizophrenia.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Patients Medical Illness 130

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness.

Preventative Care 100

Preventative Care Preventive Care Family Physician Screening 100

NPR Health - Shots

JANUARY 31, 2023

As a result, many patients experience stigma in the exam room. Most doctors get little training in the science of obesity or how to counsel people with the disease. Image credit: wagnerokasaki/Getty Images)

Illness 122

Illness Patients Medical 122

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participants were enrolled at 1-21 days of illness and followed via daily symptom survey. Patients were administered the Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Drugs and Substance Use (TAPS)-1 survey to query about substance use on initial enrollment. For illicit drug use, in the RAN group 7.0% reported daily/weekly use and 13.9%

Clinic 130

Clinic Illness Primary Care Provider 130

Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease DO Family Medicine Management 130

A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 5, 2025

So often, I note that my middle aged patients slowly gain weight between visits. I warn my thirtysomething male patients with budding potbellies that this doesn’t get any easier to get rid of later in life. It is a recurring topic during routine physicals. I call it the middle age creep and I make a big deal of it.

Physicals 165

Physicals Illness IT Patients 165

Medical Xpress

MARCH 16, 2023

A new study from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine found patients with mental or physical illness were able to successfully adhere to exercise regimes despite previous thinking, resulting in decreased suicide attempts.

Physicals 98

Physicals Illness Patients 98

Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Long COVID patients can experience many of the same lingering negative effects on their physical, mental, and social well-being as those experienced by people who become ill with other, non-COVID illnesses, new research suggests.

Illness 75

Illness Patients Physicals 75

Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Critical illness myopathy (CIM) is a common complication affecting ventilator-treated intensive care patients, which can lead to increased mortality/morbidity, prolonged hospital care, impaired patient quality of life, and increased health care costs.

Illness 73

Illness Patients Complication Hospital 73

Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 20, 2024

At Logansport Memorial Hospital, we know how an unexpected injury or illness can impact your daily routine and quality of life. Ending up in the hospital can be scary and worrisome for patients and their families, and Eduardo Sanchez Castillo’s experience was no different. It’s for your own good. Take baby steps in recovery.

Patients 52

Patients Patient-Centered Diabetes Hospital 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, an important aspect yet to be explored is how patients experience the program. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate patients’ experiences with VTAC. Study Design and Analysis: Collaborating with three patient partners, we employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach.

Patients 130

Patients Healthcare Appointment Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By understanding their insights on psychiatric care, we hoped to recognize their successes with patients and address the challenges they face more effectively. The majority (86%, n = 6) were under the age of 40, with 57% (n = 4) having been in practice for five years or less.

Clinic 130

Clinic Illness Mental Health Finance 130

Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The world's largest trial into the effect of multiple interventions for critically ill adults with COVID-19 on longer-term outcomes has released results from the 180-day (six month) follow-up of 4,869 critically ill patients.

Illness 75

Illness Patients 75

A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 17, 2025

When taking a medical history, it is often very difficult to pin down the duration of a patient’s symptoms or the speed of change. For example, patients tell me all the time that they had muscle aches on a statin drug. “Oh, I had no idea”, was her answer. I used to like old mysteries when I was younger.

Diagnosis 130

Diagnosis Illness Provider IT 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Integrated behavioral health (IBH) within primary care can help patients receive quality whole person care, however little is documented about the distribution and nature of time spent in key activities by integrated psychologists (i.e., Results: 76 patient visits were conducted during the observation period by BHPs. Intervention: NA.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Provider Illness Consulting 130

Medical Xpress

MARCH 8, 2023

Globally, there is an anticipated epidemiological heterogeneity of COVID-19 patients. No epidemiological studies validated the epidemiological characterization of COVID-19 patients in African settings.

Patients 102

Patients Illness Hospital 102

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Our work builds a foundation for cost-effective workflows to support patients with multimorbidity. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130