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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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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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JOIN HP&M FOR A WEBINAR: “The ‘End’ of the COVID-19 Emergency: The Ryan Haight Act, Telemedicine, and Next Steps?” on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 12 Noon EST

FDA Law Blog

We will discuss the state of relevant laws prior to our new “COVID reality” and telemedicine issues during and post-pandemic, both with respect to the prescribing of controlled substances and non-controlled drugs. Please see detailed information in the attached flyer , including a link to register for our free webinar.

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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. Today, there are other changes looming on the horizon. Change is the only constant, after all.

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How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State

Dr. Zaar

You can now connect with an experienced endocrinologist using telemedicine from anywhere in the country. Introduction: A doctor known as an endocrinologist looks after conditions related to hormones such as diabetes, thyroid disease and PCOS. Here is how you can get an appointment right away and securely.

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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.