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Silent, Urgent, Deadly: The Effects of a Patient Outreach Education Program on Shared Decision-making and Lung Cancer [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Lung cancer screening (LCS) is crucial for early detection and improved survival rates, yet its uptake remains suboptimal. Barriers to LCS include limited/inconsistent EMR identification, competing demands of clinical encounter, and limited patient awareness/support.

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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

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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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

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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Men Over 50: 3 Common Health Problems To Ask Your PCP About

Center for Family Medicine

A primary care physician ( PCP ) can help identify potential health problems and risks, provide preventative measures, and recommend the right screenings or treatments. During check-ups, patients should ask primary care providers about current blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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How to discuss stopping screening: Mara Schonberg

GeriPal

Cancer screening is designed to detect slow growing cancers that on average take 10 years to cause harm. The benefits of mammography breast cancer screening rise with age, peak when women are in their 60s, and decline thereafter. This is about cancer screening in older adults. Summary Transcript Summary. Mara: Thank you so much.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. It was eyeopening to see patients in their own home. And so that really triggered my interest.

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