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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

At a recent conference, a neurologist demonstrated an AI tool that captured and structured his clinical notes while he was able to be present and maintain eye contact with the patient. Beyond the Screen: The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Patient Learning and the Patient‑Physician Relationship. References Menchaca, J.

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Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Presenting vaccination as the default, opt-out decision to make it easier to accept than refuse the vaccine. This last strategy is an example of nudging. An important consideration in this case is the effect of pediatric vaccination nudges on parent-physician relationships. I discussed this debate in my previous blog post.

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Alcohol Free for Five Years Today

Mere Mortal MD

“Sobriety is about freeing yourself from any behavior that enslaves you and keeps you from being present in life.” Exactly five years ago today I decided to stop drinking alcohol. In part, it was because I was very depressed, burned out from my job, and existentially unhappy. But it was also because I had a drinking problem.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Study design and analysis: Descriptive statistics were used in SPSS to present demographics and responses and Chi-squared tests evaluated relationships between demographics and attitudes. We aim to highlight educational gaps for future pandemic preparedness.

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Unpacking Trust in Participatory Health Research Partnerships - A Qualitative Study in Ireland [Participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, trust continues to be limited to a binary view (present/absent), which is problematic given its dynamic and temporal nature. Trust is often discussed as a vital component of the CBPR model, supporting the development of key partnership outcomes, such as partnership synergy. ’ Study Design: A qualitative study design.

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Why Is It Important For You To Take Care Of Your Body?

Mesa Family Physician

Your body is the vessel that carries you through life’s journey. At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. Why Is It Important To Take Care Of Your Mental Health?

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Continuity and Relationships Among Patients, Physicians, and Care Teams (CARE PACT) [Secondary data analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: A patient’s relationship with their primary care physician (PCP) or advanced practice provider (APP) is instrumental in their healthcare journey. Full results to be presented at the meeting. Over the last year, the aggregate provider continuity index was 0.53 and the aggregate patient UPC was 0.74.