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Well-being Investment: Your Physical Health

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

It was emphasized that well-being is a shared responsibility—systems must provide adequate resources and a healthy environment to prevent burnout, which is an occupational issue. So, this blog series will explore how investing in physical health —a critical component of overall well-being— can make an impact.

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How Mental Health & SUD Bias Impact ED Physical Care

Physician's Weekly

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. Embedding a psychiatric registered nurse or SUD counselor can decompress boarding and free physicians to manage medical presentations. Safety net at capacity. Clarify ED scope.

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Revisiting the Advantages of aSOAP Notes: The Best of the Paper Chart and Old School Photography

A Country Doctor Writes

A sore knee or an annual physical are like a closeup or a panorama. The past medical history has historically been abused by other specialty providers using a common EMR. It may look something like this: 40 year old male has a normal routine physical. We may only have 15 minutes with each patient. Dietary strategies reviewed.

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

My theory is that the behavioral health staff members felt isolated and not integrated with the primary care providers. These are some examples of conventional doctorspeak and suggested alternatives from the video presentation we watched by Alexander Blount, Ed. This is not Orwellian Newspeak; our words can heal, and they can hurt.

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

Mesa Family Physician

When you prioritize your physical and mental health, you’re investing in your future well-being and quality of life. The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health Why should you take care of your body and mental health together? Mental Clarity and Cognitive Function Physical health significantly impacts brain function.

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Drinking the Disease: Arsenic Exposure in Well Water from the Perspective of Patients and Providers [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

This is the first study elucidating clinician knowledge on the risk and symptomatic presentation of patient arsenic exposure from well water. 67% of clinicians reported being unaware of the risks of arsenic exposure in drinking water; 76% did not know physical exam findings.

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Q&A: What Physicians Need to Know About Cold Drink Heart

Physician's Weekly

The enthusiastic global response to our first case report’s publication revealed that patients appreciated the validation the report provided, especially after clinicians had dismissed their claims that cold drinks had precipitated an AF episode. Over half of respondents reported dismissive encounters with healthcare providers.