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Evaluating the Impact of a Longitudinal Clerkship Lecture on Medical Students Knowledge and Response to Human Trafficking [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Training students to provide care and respond using a trauma informed approach can help ensure our healthcare sites are places of healing and not re-traumatization. Knowledge of referral resources was 89% post session, 61% at 3 months, 78% at 6 months, and 61% at 12 months. Of these students, 97.5% completed the 12-month post-test.

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Flipping the Script: A Design thinking Approach to Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

We developed an approach to assist healthcare professionals in developing a tool aimed to informing about each team member areas of expertise and optimal care trajectories. The first section lists one health condition per page and explains how and when each health professional can be involved, and the referral process.

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Pilot Testing of the Treatment Burden Screening in Diabetes Tool in Primary Care [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Outcome Measures: Acceptability and usability – to what extent the TBSD helped to inform the care plan, what changes (if any) were made, comfort with using the tool, and desire to use again and to recommend to others. Clinicians would use the TBSD during the patient’s next visit (72%) and would recommend it to colleagues (84%).

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Your Least Favorite Emotion, and What to Do with It.

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

Shirzad Charmaine's book Positive Intelligence can give more information). Or tune into one of my senses for just a few seconds (rubbing my fingers together tyring to feel my finger tips or listening to what is close and what is in the distance). Essentially we learn to emotionally regulate in the moment. often impulsively.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Evidence‑informed care was literally at his fingertips. When used intentionally, AI can help us: draft progress notes or referral letters, suggest evidence‑based interventions or psycho‑educational handouts, and organize task lists, reminders and teaching materials so we can focus on patients and learners. References Menchaca, J.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history. However, mammograms —which are specialized imaging tests—are usually ordered through referrals and done at imaging centers. While it may feel slightly uncomfortable, it shouldn’t be painful.

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Patient Perspectives on Obtaining Information About Inherited Cancer Risk via an Online Assessment Tool [Cancer research (not screening)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study design and analysis Our approach was informed by the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability. Results Most participants’ risk level matched their expectations, informed by prior knowledge. Elevated-risk individuals in Arms 2/3 were referred to genetics/screening services.

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