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A Qualitative Study of Primary Care Physicians Approaches to Caring for Adult Adopted Patients [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

PURPOSE Adoption has lifelong health implications for 7.8 Primary care physicians (PCPs) rarely receive training about adoptees including their mental health needs and increased suicide risk. Nearly all interviewees viewed additional training to care for adult adoptees with LFMH as beneficial.

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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

Scorecard with National and State Level Data Reveals Workforce Shortages, Low Primary Care Reimbursement, and Reduced Patient Access to Vital Services February 18, 2025 – As the nation faces a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the third Primary Care Scorecard highlights how systemic disinvestment in U.S.

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Discovering the Best Direct Primary Care in Michigan: A Personal Guide

Plum Health

That's why I'm here to introduce you to the world of direct primary care (DPC) in Michigan. What is Direct Primary Care? Direct primary care (DPC) is a membership-based healthcare model that offers patients unlimited access to a primary care physician for a fixed monthly fee.

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Lets Dare to Be Vulnerable: Crossing the Self-Disclosure Rubicon [Reflections]

Annals of Family Medicine

Self-disclosure of mental health issues is very personal and is considered to be outside the scope of the patient-physician relationship. This narrative tells my story as a primary care physician trying to help a patient having anxiety and depression.

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How can you improve your relationship with food?

Vida Family Medicine

As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. The patients that I see are often highly motivated to take good care of themselves to prevent or control a chronic disease. If you have struggled with your relationship with food- you are not alone!

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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

Noreta Family Medicine

An Escape Fire for Healthcare I recently watched a film, called “ Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, ” a 2012 documentary about how the priorities in the US healthcare system are focused on increasing revenue, instead of on goals that improve health, like preventive care. minutes long.

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Pursue Your Passion with Healthcare Jobs in CT at Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

The demand for healthcare professionals spans a wide range of specialties, including primary care physicians, registered nurses, mental health counselors, and much more. PACT is also dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care. Working in a patient-first organization can enhance job satisfaction.