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Disaster preparedness, What we have learned from COVID 19 pandemic [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

COVID-19's impact surpasses previous pandemics, disrupting medical education by delaying clinical rotations and necessitating a rapid transition to telemedicine due to isolation and PPE shortages. 32% (n=11) reported patient satisfaction with telemedicine transitions.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What information should you bring? With the growth of telehealth, many people now schedule a telemedicine appointment to begin care—especially for follow-ups, medication refills, or minor concerns. What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions. Absolutely.

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The Evolution of Concierge Medicine: What 20 years in the industry have taught me

Concierge Choice Physicians

Our job was primarily to inform private physicians and patients that there was another way to secure that one-to-one relationship and to get away from the bureaucracy that seemed to have taken over medicine. ​The model took off. ​The model took off. We never forced physicians to overhaul their practice in order to participate.

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A qualitative evaluation of the implementation of a pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Pre-consultation telemedicine tools have been proposed as an effective solution to optimize the care of the growing number of older patients with chronic conditions. However, little information exists on how to successfully implement these tools in the primary care setting.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

With AI tools having access to such information, they can instantly offer the best treatment options and probabilities of success. We’ve all been through this as a kid and childhood memories stick with us, just recalling this might send a shiver down your spine. For patients, it promises more accurate care and better outcomes.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

This information will also give you an idea of the type of treatments they're familiar with and if they have updated their skills. Do You Offer Telemedicine? Telemedicine is becoming widely available to patients. Taking the time to ask questions and being informed is key when choosing a new family doctor.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

The AI captures details in real time, ensuring that important information isn’t missed or forgotten, potentially improving billing accuracy and compliance. We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems. This isn’t about replacing your clinical judgment.