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The hidden war on doctors: Understanding administrative violence

KevinMD

Administrative violence in medicine is often understood as harm to patients due to systemic issues; however, administrative violence in medicine is also a process used to inflict harm on physicians, destabilizing the medical field on both systemic and individual levels.

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In Search for the Antivax Vaccine: Strategical & Ethical Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Facts on False Beliefs However, research has shown that false beliefs can become even more entrenched when individuals are presented with strong evidence to the contrary. nudges that appeal to reason), individuals can continue to act as responsible agents. They note that if nudges are moderated by reason (i.e.,

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Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

Integrated Care News by CFHA

WHO grouped these determinants into contextual, individual, and group influences and vaccine/vaccination-specific issues. Vaccine hesitancy is the delay in accepting or refusing vaccination despite the availability of vaccination services. Addressing vaccine hesitancy requires tailored, evidence-based strategies to address the causes.

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Gathering Family Perspectives on Integrated Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

They have that individual there that can provide those services and then potentially have them, you know if they need to get services. So, any concerns that I may have that are mental health but may also be medical, they were able to piggyback. Jamie Devine, DSW, is this practice’s integrated behavioral health clinician.

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Community Integration: Pushing the Boundaries for a Better World

Integrated Care News by CFHA

On October 6, 2017, a van loaded with medical supplies departed from the Health Center, bound for the local airport. We offered trauma-informed support and helped newly displaced individuals connect with health and community resources. The plane was piloted by a native of the island, deeply committed to helping his community.

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What Is Nutrition Counseling and How it Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Management Goals

Dr. Michael Bazel

Unlike one-size-fits-all diet plans, nutrition counseling focuses on your individual needs. It includes the following: Medical history. It provides individuals with coping skills to replace these behaviors with healthier alternatives. Activity levels: Adapting to either a sedentary or highly active lifestyle.

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Media Portrayals of Substance Use Disorder and its Impact on Primary Care Treatment: A Scoping Review [Systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review]

Annals of Family Medicine

Media portrayals of addiction shape public perceptions, directly affecting individuals' willingness to seek treatment. Objective: This study aims to examine how mass media reinforces negative stereotypes of individuals with SUDs.