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The role of visualization, previous help-seeking, and intentions to seek help from a PCP for depression:An outcome evaluation [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Although encouraging, the previous analyses failed to explore outcomes directly related to PCP HSI. ObjecConduct an outcome evaluation exploring the relationships among the effects of condition, ability to visualize HS, previous professional HS, and PCP HSI at T2. Outcome Measures: PCP HSI from General HS Questionnaire.

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Clinician and Staff Experiences with Approaches to Induction of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care Practices [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset Primary care practices (PCPs) (N=21) that participated in the HOMER study in multiple US states. Population Studied PCP clinicians and staff. Results Thirty-eight clinicians and staff from 21 PCPs participated. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analyzed with ATLAS.ti

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Misconception #2: DPC Mandates a Switch in Primary Care Providers (PCP) Employees aren't required to change their PCP under the employer-sponsored DPC model. If you have a great relationship with your PCP, keep it! Sadly, up to 80% do not.

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Your First Line of Defense Against Illness

Mesa Family Physician

Preventive Care: Your First Line of Defense Against Illness When it comes to your health, waiting until something goes wrong isn’t the best approach. Instead, adopting a preventive mindset can help reduce your risk of illness, improve long-term outcomes, and even limit the need for more serious interventions. Are they the same?

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

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. So if you’re wondering can an internist be a PCP , the answer is a clear yes. Their focus is on non-surgical treatment of illnesses.

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Hospitals are Filling - Time to Turn to Primary Care

The Direct Doctors Difference

I am telling you this to emphasize NOW is a more important time than there ever was to get yourself a trusted Primary Care Doctor (PCP). PCPs can address your needs before you become very sick, can order testing as an outpatient to avoid waiting in the ER or urgent care, and we can help you identify illnesses and treat them quickly.