Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

In fact, many internists serve as primary care providers (PCPs) for adults. They are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies. So if you’re wondering can an internist be a PCP , the answer is a clear yes. How is it different from general practice?

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Internal Medicine GP Family Doctor Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Lung cancer screening (LCS) is crucial for early detection and improved survival rates, yet its uptake remains suboptimal. Intervention Following an educational mailing to eligible patients, a navigator conducted telephone outreach including eligibility verification, education about screening, smoking cessation and SDM.

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Education Patients Primary Care PCP 130

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

Think vaccinations, annual checkups, screenings for blood pressure or cholesterol, and lifestyle counseling. Your primary care provider (PCP) is the one who helps you implement a preventive strategy and adjust it as your needs evolve. Preventive care is often referred to as the first line of defense in healthcare—and for good reason.

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Illness Preventative Care Preventive Care Insurance 100

GeriPal

JUNE 23, 2022

Cancer screening is designed to detect slow growing cancers that on average take 10 years to cause harm. The benefits of mammography breast cancer screening rise with age, peak when women are in their 60s, and decline thereafter. Summary Transcript Summary. Mara keeps working at it, and the more she works, the closer we are to fine.

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Screening PCP PCP IT 99

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Their job was done. It’s not surprising that the number of repeat calls for falls is alarmingly high. Alex: I think this is a first.

Community 115

Community Transportation IT PCP 115

GeriPal

AUGUST 15, 2024

Ongoing reports from patients about anti-Asian hate experiences Should clinicians screen for Anti-Asian hate? question used to screen for domestic violence. Lingsheng (and I) recently published studies on this in JAMA Internal Medicine , and JAGS. Add to this, “do you feel safe outside the home?” Jessica, welcome back to GeriPal.

Mental Health 116

Mental Health Community Screening IT 116