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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. It’s completely normal.

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A feasibility study of the Illuminate 360o approach for monitoring the implementation of a health system innovation [Mixed methods research]

Annals of Family Medicine

This need became apparent with the initiation of the Alberta Surgical Initiative’s Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST). Study Design and Analysis: We used a mixed-method complexity-informed methodology. Setting: Alberta, Canada from May 2022 to October 2023.

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A Guide to Allergy Testing

Mesa Family Physician

Depending on your results, you might receive: A personalized allergy management plan Recommendations for environmental changes Referral to an asthma and allergy clinic near you Information about allergy shots (immunotherapy), available in specialized allergy offices near you If you’re dealing with respiratory issues, finding an asthma allergy (..)

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How to Choose the Best Hormone Doctor in Connecticut for Your Needs

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Your Connecticut-based primary care doctor is a good place to start, as they understand your health history and can refer you to a trusted hormone doctor that specializes in your condition. Even if they don’t have the same condition as you, they can provide information about things like the doctor’s reputation or bedside manner.

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Endocrinology Near Me: Finding the Best Hormone Specialists in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating endocrine system disorders. Then, they complete two to three years of specialized training in endocrinology, which prepares them to treat a wide range of conditions. At PACT Endocrinology, a referral isn’t required. What is an Endocrinologist?

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Episode 384: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 26 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 1

The Clinical Problem Solvers

There are a growing number of Child Psychiatric Access Programs, including one in Massachusetts, which provide quick access to psychiatric consultation and facilitates referrals for accessing ongoing behavioral health care. A Culturally Informed Approach to Supporting Suicidal Minoritized Patients. 2022;31(2):211-221.

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Get the 4-1-1 on your 1099s: 5th and 7th Circuits Permit Paying Volume-Based Compensation to Independent Sales Agents

FDA Law Blog

The Seventh Circuit unanimously reversed Sorensens criminal AKS conviction, finding there was insufficient evidence that any of the commissions-based marketing entities leveraged any sort of informal power and influence over healthcare decisions. In contrast to its decision in United States v. Polin , 194 F.3d 3d 863 (7th Cir. Miles , 360 F.3d