Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In recent years, given significant challenges with accessing primary care physicians in Canada, there has been increased attention towards involving other health care providers, such as rehabilitation professionals, for managing different conditions.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: As academic medical centers purposefully integrate telemedicine visits into primary care, efficacy studies are needed to appropriately guide resource allocation and triage processes. Practice settings included general primary care, senior care, concierge care, urgent care, and employer-based care.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 26, 2025

A patient appointment for a physical could yield a cancer suspicion or diagnosis. Triage comes from the French word “trier”, which means “to sort” or “to select” Primary care is messy. An appointment for chest pain could lead to an intervention for domestic violence.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Shortages of primary care (PC) physicians threaten access, quality, and equity in US healthcare. Policy solutions require insight into complex patterns of training from medical school graduation through specialty training into PC careers. Population Studied: US physicians who graduated from medical school 2001-2015.

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Primary Care Medical Education Family Medicine 130

Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Paul, a direct primary care physician here in the Detroit, Michigan. I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. That's why I'm excited to talk about how direct primary care can offer a solution. This means they can provide personalized care and support.

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Primary Care Mental Health Primary Care Physician Healthcare 52

Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

PURPOSE We performed a pragmatic, cluster randomized controlled trial of a comprehensive practice-level, multistage practice transformation intervention aiming to increase behavioral health integration in primary care practices and improve patient outcomes. 95% CI, 0.9 to 6.1), integration methods 4.6 (95% 95% CI, 1.5 95% CI, 0.9

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Primary Care Chronic Condition Physicals Patients 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MARCH 12, 2025

The four core functions of primary care—the 4Cs (first contact, comprehensiveness, coordination, and continuity)—are fundamental to achieving high-quality care. Patients experience primary care firsthand, offering valuable insights into the accessibility, scope, coordination, and continuity of services.

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Integrated Care Family Families Mental Health 130

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. This results in most primary care doctors logging in to their EMRs from home after supper and on the weekends.

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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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Mental Health Physicals Primary Care Doctor Primary Care 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Weight loss programs for older adults also benefit from co-management by an interdisciplinary team that may include a geriatrician, an obesity medicine specialist, an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, a bone metabolism specialist, a physical therapist and an exercise physiologist.

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Management Primary Care Physicals Telehealth 52

Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

With new weight loss medications hitting the market, more people are asking their doctors for help. Why Weight Loss Should Not Be The Focus In my practice, I emphasize improving your overall health through sustainable lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medication. If you've been trying to lose weight for years, you’re not alone.

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Primary Care Physician Primary Care Diabetes Chronic Condition 52

Plum Health

AUGUST 30, 2024

Mike to discuss affordable GLP-1 medication! Managing diabetes—especially as you get older—can be challenging physically, emotionally, and financially. These are groundbreaking medications that not only help regulate blood sugar but also support weight loss. Interested in learning more?

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NPR Health - Shots

JULY 26, 2022

Amazon is buying One Medical, a primary care practice. The tech giant has already stepped into the health care world, but experts said this is a big step to expand Amazon's physical health presence. Image credit: Michael Sohn/AP)

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine 52

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

A primary care physician is the first point of contact when people want to receive care. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

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. Did any particular type of physical exertion stand out, and how did you define “recent” physical exertion in terms of time to AF?

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. This relatively slim volume is divided into three parts.

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Mental Health IT Primary Care Primary Care Physician 52

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Written by Pat Moody on Moody on the Market When it comes to healthcare, and primary care in particular, it has become increasingly difficult to remain successful as a small, independent practice. Direct Primary Care is owned and operated by Doctors Michael Eggebrecht, Leanne Mancini, Allison Meadows, and James Gendernalik.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Life happens fast, and sometimes, so do medical issues. 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.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

METHOD/PARTICIPANTS: A 21-item survey questionnaire was mailed to 489 adult patients ages 18-75 with DM type 2 empaneled to 3 primary care clinics, who had hemoglobin A1c of =/>8% and who gave research authorization. However, 49% worried about the future and possibility of serious complications.

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Diabetes Patients Management Primary Care 130

Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

Should you check in with your primary care physician or skip that step and go to a specialist, assuming your physician will send you there anyway? But if you’re a patient of a direct primary care (DPC) practice , you don’t need to guess about orthopedic pain management. On the drive home, it’s swelling and painful.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

An intervention that teaches patients in addiction treatment how to better connect with their primary care medical team on both mental and physical health concerns resulted in long-term benefits over 5 years, including more primary care use and fewer substance-related emergency department visits, Kaiser Permanente researchers have found.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 4, 2024

Together with the Pain Management Group (PMG), Logansport Memorial is dedicated to providing high-quality care right here in our community. We are grateful for the invitation to be a part of the Logansport Medical Community,” shared Mark Ozimek, PMG’s President.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician.

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Family Families Primary Care Physician Chronic Condition 52

Logansport Memorial Hospital

APRIL 16, 2024

In that case, it’s important to contact your primary care provider not only to diagnose your condition but also to rule out other causes for your symptoms. Schedule an appointment with your primary care provider. Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease If you’re experiencing one of these symptoms, there’s no need to worry.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Her clinical interests include primary care and medical education. His clinical interests include cardiology and medical education. He is an aspiring Interventional Cardiologist with interests in cardiac critical care, mechanical support, medical education, provider wellness, and quality improvement projects.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

They also nicely summarize drugs in development for MASLD and how various medications work in different ways to benefit the liver. MASLD is the leading reason for referral to a hepatologist in many US medical centers. The authors also talk about how some of the newer medications appear to confer benefit without any weight loss.

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Patient-Centered Diabetes Referral Primary Care Doctor 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

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. But for some people with high genetic risk or who have struggled to make impactful changes, medication may be necessary as an additional measure.

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Management Family Medicine DO Hypertension 52

Priority Physicians

JANUARY 27, 2025

Many of us know where our meals come from, have sufficient clothing, enjoy roofs over our heads, access heating and air conditioning, use reliable transportation, and receive effective medications. Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% So why is the general population so anxious?

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Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Board-Certified Physicals 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

It’s “going to streamline it in some incremental ways only,” Dr. Adam Gaffney , a critical care doctor and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, told NBC News. Insurers must provide clearer explanations when care is denied and explain how patients can appeal. But experts say the changes may not go far enough.

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BMJ

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Staying psychologically and physically healthy in this environment will be a challenge. It is imperative that we are intentional in how we look after our psychological and physical health. This is not a failure on our part, and we need to ensure we treat ourselves with the same care as we would our patients.

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Family Medicine DO Mental Health Family 40

Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

One of the most rewarding parts of being a primary care physician is when I am able to work with a patient to help them find answers to unexplained symptoms they have been dealing with, sometimes for years! If you have already been diagnosed with any medical conditions, write down all of the diagnoses you have.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

Medical conditions: Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease can increase the risk of glaucoma. Incorporate Physical Activity : Engage in regular aerobic exercise, as studies suggest it can help lower intraocular pressure, improve blood flow to the retina, and benefit the optic nerve.

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Primary Care Physician Family Physician Screening Primary Care 40

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Depending on your personal medical history and open discussion with your physician, this will guide your treatment plan. At that time, you may need to start to incorporate blood pressure medications. If you have any further questions or concerns, please talk with your primary care provider at your next appointment.

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Hypertension Family Medicine DO Complication 40

East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

When you visit your healthcare provider routinely, they get to know you better, understand your medical history, and can tailor their advice and treatments to suit your specific needs. Stress Management and Mental Health Check-ins: Health check-ups are not just about physical health.

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Preventive Care Preventative Care Mental Health Healthcare 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Comprehending how your hydration level influences your blood pressure readings can contribute to better heart health and prevent unnecessary medications or treatment interventions. This assumption could prompt unnecessary follow-up tests or medications. Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management.

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