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Primary Care Perspectives on Access to Specialty Care in Rural Communities: A Mixed-Method Study [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Rural health system leaders described 5 methods to provide rural specialty access: community-based, visiting, referrals to larger towns, telehealth, and management by primary care with specialist support. Barriers included workforce shortages, travel times, geography, inclement weather, and insurance limitations.

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Hormone virtual consultation for PCOS | Canadian women

Dr. Zaar

A virtual hormone consultation combines patients with certified endocrinologists or hormone experts through safe videos or phone appointments. Instead of waiting for months for in-Persen referrals, women can now receive timely assessment and recommendations from the comfort of their homes. What is virtual hormone consultation?

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Implementing Palliative Care in Nursing Homes: A Podcast wtih Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe, and Cari Levy

GeriPal

The obstacles hindering referrals to palliative care services. We also take a dive into these 2 articles that Connie first authored: Palliative care in nursing homes: A qualitative study on referral criteria and implications for research and practice. Practical strategies to overcome these barriers and enhance care. Thank you so much.