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Insights from an Operational Survey within the NNE CO-OP PCBRN [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: The structured questionnaire covered various aspects of primary care practice, including the scope of clinical learners, specialties offered, onsite services, telehealth, EMR data querying, patient advisory groups, and IRB affiliation. Results: Sixty-five practice sites (71% response rate) completed a survey.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

During the pandemic, 62% (n=21) used telehealth tools, including 50% (n=17) by telephone, 50% (n=17) via live video, and 24% (n=8) through text messaging. 32% (n=11) reported patient satisfaction with telemedicine transitions. Addressing these gaps will be essential for ensuring optimal patient care in future pandemics.

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Is your telehealth setup up to snuff? 7 quick checkpoints for practices

Physician's Practice

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article Telehealth has evolved into a vital service channel, yet many practices struggle with inadequate setups. Telehealth is no longer an emergency patch; it’s a front-door service channel that patients expect to work every bit as cleanly as a clinic visit.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What information should you bring? Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. Many patients ask: What happens at a new patient appointment in primary care? What does the doctor do first?

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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

Induction is the brief, intense period when patients receive initial buprenorphine doses. Differences in patient and practice experiences with induction methods may influence patients’ successful transition to stabilization and long-term maintenance treatment. Funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

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Report calls for national telehealth guidelines for allied health professions in the NHS

Medical Xpress

Work led by scientists at Staffordshire University explores the organizational readiness of the 14 allied health professions (AHP) to use telehealth—the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies—to support patient care and public health.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

First, to meet protein needs, patients can be counseled to include 30 grams of high-quality protein sources at each meal. I envision primary care clinicians playing an important role in assessing the individual needs of the older adult patient and helping them access essential elements of the care plan.