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Exploring the Telehealth Experiences of Service Users with Mental-Physical Multimorbidity during the COVID-19 pandemic [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant transformations in health care delivery, notably in the shift towards telehealth. mental-physical multimorbidity). Objective To explore the telehealth experiences of adults with mental-physical multimorbidity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions. This blog covers everything you need to know—from appointment types and coding to telehealth options and what really happens during your time with the provider. What does the doctor do first?

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Clinicians reluctant in providing telehealth care to older adults, national survey finds

Medical Xpress

A sweeping national survey of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers reveals that nearly 60 percent believe it's "dangerous" to provide telehealth to older adults due to patients' medical complexities, while another 60 percent say telehealth is an unrealistic option for seniors with physical or cognitive challenges.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

Weight loss programs for older adults also benefit from co-management by an interdisciplinary team that may include a geriatrician, an obesity medicine specialist, an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, a bone metabolism specialist, a physical therapist and an exercise physiologist. This might look like 3.5

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Features of Effective Implementation of Integrated Behavioral Health: Primary Care Practice Members Weigh In [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Therapeutic services were provided to patients by IBH psychologists and psychiatrists. Population Studied: Primary care clinicians and staff, including IBH psychologists and psychiatrists. Intervention: NA for this portion of the study. Conclusions: CIBH+ was very highly supported by all practice clinicians and staff.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

When to use telehealth for chest congestion Use telehealth, also known as virtual care , for chest congestion when symptoms are mild to moderate and you need medical advice, prescriptions, or a treatment plan. With telehealth, you can quickly get an initial evaluation, prescriptions, or follow-up care.

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How to Find the Right Therapist

Doctor On Demand

The daily stress and anxiety we face in our lives play a major role in our physical health. That’s where using an online mental health provider might be a better option. In this post, I will provide some suggestions on what to look for and questions to ask to help you find a good match. Depression is a great example.