The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

We didn’t need technologies to be able to differentiate between patients based on coughs, as primary care physicians have been doing that for centuries. These can essentially be categorized into two groups: smartphone apps and specialized hardware. Peter Small.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Eric 00:04 And Alex, we ve got another deprescribing super special with us today. This is Eric Widera. Alex 00:03 This is Alex Smith.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating endocrine system disorders. Then, they complete two to three years of specialized training in endocrinology, which prepares them to treat a wide range of conditions. People often see an endocrinologist after being referred by their primary care provider.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

JUNE 2, 2025

EHR support specialist: These technical support professionals specialize in electronic health record systems. Care coordinator: Care coordinators help patients access the care they need through collaborating with other departments and removing barriers to care. Previous management experience is required.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

A year ago we did our first “Deprescribing Super Special”. Next up, we chat with Liz Bayliss about her JAMA IM article that studied whether increasing awareness about deprescribing prior to primary care visits can reduce the use of potentially inappropriate long-term medications for individuals with cognitive impairment.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

Your Connecticut-based primary care doctor is a good place to start, as they understand your health history and can refer you to a trusted hormone doctor that specializes in your condition. For example, an endocrinologist might specialize in a condition such as diabetes or infertility or focus on treating children.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Michelle Ogunwole, MD, PhD, an internist and social epidemiologist who specializes in the care of women with chronic medical conditions and racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, and Dr. Caroline Sloan, MD, a general internist whose research focuses on how financial considerations are imbued into medical decision-making.

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Barton Associates

JUNE 19, 2025

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. In these complex and ever-changing environments, staffing challenges can quickly become a critical issue, impacting both patient care quality and operational efficiency.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

APRIL 12, 2025

They may support primary care physicians, specialist physicians, or multi-specialty groups. In Connecticut, you could work as a: Clinical medical assistant: Clinical medical assistants focus on direct patient care activities, including interviewing patients and helping physicians with procedures. According to the U.S.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we embark on Glaucoma Awareness Month, East Cary Family Physicians is unwavering in our commitment to highlight the pivotal role of vision health, with a special emphasis on the early detection of glaucoma. Early detection not only facilitates effective management but also significantly reduces the risk of vision loss.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 13, 2025

Meanwhile, Democrat David Gottfried ‘s win in the Roseville special election has tied the Minnesota House (67 Republicans, 67 Democrats), shifting the balance of power and influencing which bills move forward in coming weeks. Supporters Say: This will improve care coordination.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 20, 2025

America’s aging population is increasing the demand for medical services and the administrative roles that keep primary care offices, specialists, and urgent care running smoothly. Each year, an estimated 119,800 medical assistant roles will open nationwide to meet these needs.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

Schools are seeing increased concerns related to managing acute and chronic health conditions, mental health issues and health fragility. HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the House Health Committee heard a series of health care bills addressing insurance coverage and medication pricing. Read a summary of S.F.

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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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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. And how does it support preventive care? While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions.

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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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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Definitive Guide to Selecting the Best Primary Care Physician in Michigan Choosing the right primary care physician (PCP) can feel like a daunting task, especially when you're looking for convenience and quality in a bustling state like Michigan. But their role goes beyond just treating you when you’re sick.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

JUNE 16, 2025

As a trusted Valley Village hormone doctor, Dr. Michael Bazel specializes in identifying the root cause of these symptoms. You might also be referred to your primary care provider, OB/GYN, or an endocrinologist for further evaluation. But if your symptoms linger despite these efforts, it may be time to explore a deeper cause.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It's the first point of contact for all your medical needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. Regular visits to a primary care clinic can make a world of difference in your overall health. Your choice can impact how easily and quickly you can access care, particularly in non-emergency situations.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

The answer: preventive medicine is sometimes called wellness care or health maintenance , and it’s a core part of primary care. Primary Care and Preventive Care: How They Work Together Primary care providers are often your main point of contact in the healthcare system. Are they the same?

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

There are a lot of old myths out there about managing urinary tract symptoms and UTI’s in older adults. We’ve invited some very special guests to talk about the lower urinary tract – Christine Kistler and Scott Bauer. . It’s going to take efforts at the point of care with prescribing. Summary Transcript Summary.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

“It’s also often the family member or the person helping to manage them.” That means many older adults will be relying on other primary care physicians, who already can’t keep up with demand , and nurse practitioners, whose ranks are booming. Johnson, for example, has advanced training in gerontology.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Family physicians are central to managing the medical needs of older adults. Some family physicians pursue additional training to become certified as having additional competence in ‘Care of the Elderly’ and/or apply for "focused practice" status to care for older patients.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 20, 2025

A doctor who specializes in endocrinology is called an endocrinologist. Your Connecticut-based primary care physician may refer you to an endocrinologist — or you may decide to see one on your own — if you have a hormonal condition like diabetes or thyroid disease. Certain healthy practices may help manage endocrine disorders.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Michigan residents have been buzzing about a primary care clinic that’s setting a new standard for healthcare across the state. Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first. Here’s why everyone is talking about it!

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Because I think we have someone special, a guest host. Alex 00:12 We have a guest host who has requested this episode, Matt Shuster, who’s a geriatrician and palliative care doc. And also I was in the HVMA primary care program. So kind of from a primary care point of view, the guys are doing okay.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

David: People with these illnesses suffer from persistent symptoms, poor quality of life, depression, anxiety, despite all the great things we do and all our colleagues in those specialties and in primary care and geriatrics. It sounds like this was a primary palliative care intervention. Eric: Oh, wow. Not the patients?

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 20, 2025

Seeking a comprehensive evaluation with a physician that specializes in perimenopause and menopause can provide valuable insights and support, but can be an intimidating step to take. Maybe there are changes in your periods, or suddenly you are feeling very warm, or your mood seems to be on an unpredictable roller coaster.

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GeriPal

JUNE 5, 2025

Despite these substantial needs, specialized palliative care beyond hospice is rare in nursing homes. Furthermore, only about half of nursing home residents nearing the end of life receive hospice care. So, how can we improve palliative care for individuals in nursing homes? Cognitive impairment. Kathleen 07:49 Yes.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The many arguments, theories, & approaches across settings and conditions are explored in detail in the book they edited, “ Intentionally Interprofessional Palliative Care ” (discount code AMPROMD9). Of note: these lessons apply to geriatrics, primary care, hospital medicine, critical care, cancer care, etc, etc.

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GeriPal

MARCH 28, 2024

The idea is, if it works at MGH, that’s a special kind of a place, maybe they do palliative care differently, maybe they have better resources, would this work at other transplant centers that have different kinds of clinicians or that serve different kinds of patients; so we wanted to have diversity of sites and clinicians and patients.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 31, 2023

He spent a long time as hospice medical director and he founded a national model of care that many of our listeners will be familiar with, AIM, which stands for the Advanced Illness Management program, which has influenced CMS policy. I was taking care of this young guy, cancer, and he was planning a trip to California.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

So I make the point, they often say, “Oh, you have this special population,” like pediatrics, where it’s 10% or something. To start with assessing all these syndromes and palliative care related problems and geriatric syndromes, so that we can create interventions that allow people to receive the cutting edge therapies.

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GeriPal

APRIL 10, 2025

Yael Shenkers negative study of primary palliative care for cancer , Randy Curtiss negative study of a Vital Talk-ish intervention , Lieve Van den Blocks negative study of primary PC in nursing homes. Should we give up on primary palliative care? Whats next for primary palliative care interventions in the ED?

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GeriPal

AUGUST 11, 2022

In particular, she reminds us that when we think about the most challenging of our patient encounters, they almost always involve a complex psychosocial dynamic, and this has received far less attention than communication and symptom management issues. . I don’t even remember pain management teaching. AlexSmithMD .

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

So thinking about addressing trauma as part of our management of other symptoms can be really helpful or at least taking a trauma informed lens to our medical approach. Much of my training has been in, in sort of the medical management and symptom management of a patient at the end of their life and thinking about how we do that.

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