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Provider Attitudes Regarding Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: A Qualitative Study [Practice management and organization]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Currently, only 43% of doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) nationwide offer osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT), with half of them providing OMT to ≤5% of their patients. Objective: This study investigates provider attitudes toward OMT and identifies barriers to referrals to address the unmet patient demand.

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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

Objectives: We explored how to design a system to provide near real-time feedback on context and impacts to inform health system innovations; and how to operationalize data collection across diverse patient populations and providers. Setting: Alberta, Canada from May 2022 to October 2023.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

A Collaborative Approach Between Health Care Providers and Community Partners Food insecurity affects thousands of Minnesotans, often contributing to chronic health conditions and overall poor health outcomes. An excerpt follows: 2024-04. M Health Fairview’s Fair Table program ensures convenient access to food during medical appointments.

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Coming Soon: Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center

Logansport Memorial Hospital

Together with the Pain Management Group (PMG), Logansport Memorial is dedicated to providing high-quality care right here in our community. A referral from a provider is not required but is recommended. The Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center is now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 574-725-3001.

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Understanding Growth Hormone Treatment via Online Care in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Some common culprits include: Hypothyroidism Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Menopause and perimenopause Insulin resistance Cortisol imbalances due to chronic stress Low testosterone in men These conditions can impact how the body utilizes energy, making it tougher to shed pounds—even with a healthy lifestyle.

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Improving Patient Communication

CDOCS

The question often becomes, how can we overcome this disparity in attitudes towards our professional network of referrals? ’ When working with a case that requires a combination of expertise from the general dentist and specialist, it is our job to be able to explain and provide understanding on all aspects of treatment.

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Vascular Physician

Ultrasound and CTA can also be utilized to evaluate blood flow through vessels and narrowing of arteries. Thus, all pa-tients with PAD symptoms should be assessed for risk of cardiovascular disease. (4) It is completely relieved by rest and most commonly affects the calf, buttock, hip, and thigh. (1)