Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: This study was conducted at the 2023 annual Primary Care Leadership Track retreat for Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and at the 2023 GHHS Northeast Regional Conference. Results: 31 out of the 33 respondents (93.9%) agreed that the workshop provided them with new knowledge about NBM. Respondents disagreed (Likert 2.2/5)

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Integrating behavioral health with primary care has may be able to increase access, improve outcomes, and decrease costs. Perspectives from clinicians and staff conducting integration is valuable to understand facilitators and issues in integration behavioral health (IBH) care in primary care.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Primary care practices can increase access to effective care by providing treatment with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) and dependency. Study Design and Analysis Semi-structured interviews from 21 primary care practices. Funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

A primary care physician is the first point of contact when people want to receive care. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer.

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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.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

SUD screening is not universally done in primary care (PC). Providers were alerted of positive screens by rooming staff to either assess further or refer to our Pediatric SUD Clinic to manage. Efforts to explore provider confidence and knowledge on adolescent SUD, and barriers to referral are ongoing.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participants were enrolled at 1-21 days of illness and followed via daily symptom survey. Setting or Dataset: Participants were enrolled from primary care settings including outpatient clinics and urgent care from 6 practice-based research networks distributed across the United States.

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Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Direct Primary Care (DPC) has emerged as a viable, high-quality primary care model that liberates itself from the constraints of traditional fee-for-service (FFS) products. DPC can be offered as an optional benefit, providing a convenient, preventive care solution that removes the common deterrents to seeking care.

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Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Focusing on these broader indicators provides a more accurate picture of your health and helps you make lasting changes that truly benefit your well-being. You might start skipping social events to avoid "unhealthy" foods, skipping meals if your “safe” foods aren’t available, or over-exercising despite injury or illness.

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Barton Associates

JUNE 19, 2025

In fact, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients— according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation caused by public health measures to slow its spread exacerbated a mismatch between the need for mental health care and the number of professionals trained to provide that care. In Has Medicine Lost Its Mind?

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. That’s where urgent care comes in—a middle ground that’s convenient, affordable, and effective. Urgent care offers a middle ground where you can get relief quickly.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

MARCH 25, 2022

Seeking care from a primary care physician instead of a specialist can also be beneficial in terms of reducing your medical expenses. When to Seek Medical Care Many people see medical care as something that is only needed when they are ailing. However, many diseases often develop over a long period of time.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Session facilitator: Youssef Saklawi The goal of this series is to provide greater access to subspecialty, primary care, and internal medicine-adjacent specialty education for learners worldwide. Navila Sharif presents a case to Dr. Natasha Spottiswoode of a patient presenting for fevers and chills.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you are showing signs of a vascular concern, have been diagnosed with a disease, or are striving to prevent a vascular illness from occurring in the future, a vascular ultrasound can give your healthcare provider a clear image of how well blood is flowing to the organs and tissues throughout your body.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Concierge, Concierge Doctor, Concierge Medicine: Understanding Personalized Care As a doctor with years of experience in the healthcare industry, I've witnessed the ever-changing landscape of medicine. As a concierge doctor, I provide an array of services that go beyond what most patients experience in a regular clinic setting.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Dehydration : Busy schedules, lack of water, and even fighting off seasonal illnesses can leave moms more dehydrated than usual. Signs of mastitis, including a red, hot, swollen breast, fever, body aches, and feeling ill. This can escalate to bacterial overgrowth and, eventually, mastitis.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Regular health check-ups are proactive visits to your healthcare provider when you are not experiencing any specific symptoms or ailments. Regular check-ups allow your healthcare provider to conduct screenings, perform tests, and monitor vital indicators that may indicate the early onset of such conditions.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension. Be sure to share recent fluid losses with your provider when getting screened. Certain medications or supplements can also help manage excessive fluid loss related to some illnesses.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension. Be sure to share recent fluid losses with your provider when getting screened. Certain medications or supplements can also help manage excessive fluid loss related to some illnesses.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

Next up, we chat with Liz Bayliss about her JAMA IM article that studied whether increasing awareness about deprescribing prior to primary care visits can reduce the use of potentially inappropriate long-term medications for individuals with cognitive impairment. It’s underappreciated, I think, by providers and by patients.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

The intervention involved mailing medication-specific brochures to patients before their primary care appointments (click here for the brochure ). Emily 06:11 Yeah, we definitely have a pill for every ill. Eric 26:43 And this is in primary care, right? So we did primary care. Go ahead, Connie.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. And how does it support preventive care? While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential men’s health screenings, how often they’re needed, and why choosing a skilled primary care doctor in Valley Village — like Dr. Bazel — can make all the difference in your long-term health. And remember, prevention is more than just screening for illness.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As you know, our population is aging at a rapid speed and older, adult older persons is no longer cared for only by a geriatrician or a primary care physician. And that led to many specialists doing work and advancing their fields within their professional societies, providing guidance and so on for older adults.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. What is Primary Care?

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

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.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To measure and compare the proportion of primary care visits associated with mental health before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. A primary care visit for a mental health concern was defined as any visit with a diagnosis indicating a mental health condition.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In many Western countries, transforming primary care (PC) systems involves changes in how work is organised, especially through the development of multidisciplinary teams. We conducted a secondary analysis of the data of the 2019 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey of Primary Care Physicians. Objectives.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Join me as I scope out the nuances of gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis and provide practical insights for clinicians in the emergency setting. uh, ill defined epigastric or chest pain, and it’s often worse by eating or lying down after meals. They neutralize stomach acid and provide quick relief from symptoms.

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

What is primary care? Part 2 Here are some frequently asked questions I get as a Primary Care Provider. As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) Why Do I Need a Primary Care Physician?

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Regular visits to a primary care clinic can make a world of difference in your overall health. It's not just about being reactive; preventive care services help you maintain your overall health by addressing potential issues before they escalate. Building a relationship with your primary care doctor should be a priority.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

So, the question becomes, what, if anything, should we do differently in the primary care setting to diagnose the disease? On todays podcast, weve invited Nathaniel Chin back to the GeriPal podcast to talk about what primary care needs to manage this new world of Alzheimers disease effectively. Great to be back.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Lastly, we discuss Katie’s paper on substance use disorder in an aging population and how one can incorporate the 5 Ms (ie, matters most, medications, mind, mobility, and multicomplexity) into a framework for age-friendly care for older adults with substance use disorder. AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) ™. This is Eric Widera. It’s me.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine.

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