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“The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point” -NEJM

A Country Doctor Writes

Its basic argument was that it isn’t sustainable to only see patients one by one in traditional doctor visits. I thought of it the other day when I put together a presentation about Galileo’s way of interacting with patients. The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point.

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: In Ontario, multiple organizations operate under a ‘boutique’ medicine model where patients pay a block or annual fee to access primary care services. Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models. Study Design and Analysis.

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Multifaceted strategy boosts preventive care for diabetes, heart disease

Medical Xpress

This study was simultaneously published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) at the time of presentation.

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Why Is It Important For You To Take Care Of Your Body?

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we’ve observed that patients who understand this connection often experience better health outcomes. They recognize that caring for their bodies is a holistic endeavor that encompasses both physical and psychological aspects of health. Men, in particular, are often less likely to seek preventive care.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

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. However, this stage of life is precisely when regular health monitoring becomes crucial.

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Reducing cancer deaths, one test at a time

Permanente Medicine

It’s a heartbreak many of us know too well — and one we have the power to prevent. At Kaiser Permanente of Northern California (KPNC), we’ve proven what’s possible when prevention becomes a systemwide priority. Programs like this can be implemented by physician leaders in a range of health care settings. in 2000 to 79.8%

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we firmly believe that preventing health problems before they arise is always preferable to treating them after they’ve developed. Preventive care encompasses a wide range of healthcare services designed to maintain wellness, identify risk factors, and detect disease early when treatment is most effective.