Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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.
Center for Family Medicine
JUNE 13, 2025
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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Mesa Family Physician
JUNE 24, 2025
While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? Family doctor (GP) : Trained to care for patients of all ages—children, adults, and elderly—often including some women’s health and minor procedures.
Edge Family Medicine
APRIL 10, 2025
Why Primary Care Relationships Matter A trusted PCP gets to know you — not just your chart. Early Detection of Health Concerns Regular visits allow your PCP to spot subtle changes and intervene early — before conditions become serious. From lab work to screenings, consistent care means catching problems before they escalate.
GeriPal
JUNE 23, 2022
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.
GeriPal
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
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.
GeriPal
AUGUST 15, 2024
Ongoing reports from patients about anti-Asian hate experiences Should clinicians screen for Anti-Asian hate? question used to screen for domestic violence. And a lot of my patients at that time identified as older asian immigrant. One particular patient, I remember, he and his daughter were basically direct victims.
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