A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 1, 2025

Primary care doctors don’t usually have scheduled blocks of time to read incoming reports, refill prescriptions, answer messages or, what we are told the future will entail, manage their chronic disease populations. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Pre-consultation questionnaires designed to provide rapid assessments of the physical, social, mental and cognitive health of older adults may support effective primary care management and improved patient outcomes for this population. Implementation was conducted over a 3-month period.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2023

Most patients who go to see a primary care doctor are concerned about improving their physical health. There are many factors that impact our physical health- genetics, environmental exposures, economic resources, and behaviors. However, one large factor in physical health that patients often ignore is mental health.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 4, 2024

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of a new pain management center on April 1, 2024. The Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center will be located at 1201 Michigan Avenue, Suite 70, Logansport, IN 46947. The Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center is now accepting new patients.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

member login CONTACT US About Us Concierge Medicine Services Our Physicians Locations Member Login Contact Us L Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist January 21, 2025 Orthopedic pain management is a guessing game. Knowing where and how to get treated is challenging. Say you’ve sprained your ankle ice skating.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Blood pressure is logged as two figures, such as 120/80 mmHg.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Blood pressure is logged as two figures, such as 120/80 mmHg.

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Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

This can be disheartening, leading to a cycle of stricter diets, increased frustration, and worse physical and mental health. For some, these behaviors can spiral into an eating disorder—a serious condition that affects both mental and physical health. Some of these medications might cause weight loss, but that’s not the primary goal.

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Plum Health

AUGUST 30, 2024

Managing diabetes—especially as you get older—can be challenging physically, emotionally, and financially. But here’s the good news: at Plum Health Direct Primary Care in Michigan , we make Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound more affordable than ever, starting as low as $390 at the time of writing.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. In this post, I’ll explain what pre-diabetes really means and how eating balanced meals can support your body in managing blood sugar more effectively. What is Pre-Diabetes?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

The answers will equip physicians with the information they need to help their patients determine if they have CDH and empower them to manage it. We also found it surprising that more than one-third of our respondents noted that cold drinks were particularly likely to incite an AF episode during or following physical exertion.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Both groups also agreed that the ESOGER provided useful information on mental and social needs, and not so much for physical needs as these were generally already well-known (appropriateness).

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

JUNE 15, 2023

Let's take a look at how you can use your primary care doctor to help identify and overcome your stress. A great way to manage stress is by talking with your primary doctor. Moreover, these professionals understand how to deal with these episodes and treat them with professionalism and care.

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BMJ

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

People who are overweight or obese represent a high-risk population in prediabetes management. NHANES collects data through interviews and physical examination covering two years in the US civilian, non-institutionalized population. Did doctors’ advice facilitate people’s practice of lifestyle change?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The availability of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device has significantly impacted its management; whether it would be a useful tool to engage patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 in their care, is unclear. BACKGROUND: Control of diabetes remains a significant global health problem.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: People living in precarious socio-economic conditions are at greater risk of developing mental and physical health disorders, and of having complex healthcare and social needs (hereafter complex needs). Appropriate care for these people calls for integrated care from the healthcare, social services, and community networks.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. That’s where urgent care comes in—a middle ground that’s convenient, affordable, and effective. Urgent care offers a middle ground where you can get relief quickly.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

Getting the facts straight on some common blood pressure management myths can help you take control of your heart health. Following your physician’s treatment regimen, which may include medication and lifestyle adjustments, can help you regain control of your blood pressure management, regardless of your age.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Srivastava: This study is crucial because it provides robust evidence supporting weight loss as a primary intervention for MASLD. With the rising prevalence of obesity and related liver diseases, it is essential to have clear, evidence-based guidelines for managing these conditions. Referral to a weight management center can help.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

The mind-body connection has surprising implications for blood pressure management. The Stress Response and Blood Pressure Management Stressful situations send your body into fight-or-flight mode, flooding your system with hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening. Be sure to hydrate well, especially during physical activity and time spent in warmer weather, when fluid needs spike.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening. Be sure to hydrate well, especially during physical activity and time spent in warmer weather, when fluid needs spike.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 27, 2025

Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% Tips to Manage Anxiety If anxieties disable your daily life, discuss the situation with your direct primary care doctor. But in the meantime, we have a few tips that may help you manage anticipatory anxiety.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Early detection offers a significant advantage in managing and treating these conditions effectively. Preventive Care and Health Maintenance: Beyond early detection, health check-ups facilitate preventive care. Stress Management and Mental Health Check-ins: Health check-ups are not just about physical health.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

Early detection not only facilitates effective management but also significantly reduces the risk of vision loss. This thorough examination involves eye care professionals using drops to dilate pupils, allowing for a detailed assessment of the optic nerve, intraocular pressure measurement, and visual field evaluation.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

If you have any further questions or concerns, please talk with your primary care provider at your next appointment. Some common complications are: Stiffening of the blood vessels due to being under constant pressure Kidney damage Heart Attack-Stroke What can you do to prevent this from progressing?

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Lastly, Soo Borson is a self-described primary care leaning geriatric psychiatrist, developer of the Mini-Cog, and co-leads the CDC-funded BOLD Center on Early Detection of Dementia. Alex 00:09 We are delighted to welcome S oo Borson, who is a primary care oriented geriatric psychiatrist. Who do we have with us today?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Officials are also working to improve access to physical therapy, diagnostic imaging and outpatient surgery. More fundamental reform will be needed to address the ubiquitous barriers to care imposed by insurance firms.” Still, some experts remain skeptical. Talk is cheap,” Gaffney said.

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Vida Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 18, 2021

Urgent care work definitely isn’t for everyone though. You have to be comfortable managing everything from lacerations, fractures, genital issues, etc in all age ranges and completely on your own. Thirty or so years ago, this was not abnormal, but it has since heavily fallen out of favor.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The role of lifestyle and dietary modifications in management. Management of gastritis and the consideration of Helicobacter pylori infection. Gastroesophageal Reflux: Management Guidance for the Pediatrician. They do, though, have distinct pathophysiologies and management strategies. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Alex 00:30 And we’re delighted to welcome Alison Huang, who’s a primary care doc and researcher and professor of medicine, urology, and epi-biostats at UCSF in the division of General Internal Medicine. We think of it really as a kind of a management tool as well. George, welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

Establishing a long-term relationship with a primary care provider can make a profound difference in how effectively your health is managed over time. Why Primary Care Relationships Matter A trusted PCP gets to know you — not just your chart. Preventive Care that Works Primary care is your first line of defense.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

The intervention involved mailing medication-specific brochures to patients before their primary care appointments (click here for the brochure ). Within the VA , there’s a program called Whole Health, which is really about trying to engage patients in many different modalities for pain management and just self care.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. What is Primary Care? A family pediatrician.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

The truth is, men are statistically more likely to delay medical visits, putting themselves at higher risk for conditions that could have been detected early and managed effectively. Why Preventive Care for Men Matters Preventive care isn’t just about treating illness when it arises; it’s about staying one step ahead of it.

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