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Developing the BRANCH Initiative-Building Relationship science for Advanced Networks in Communication and Health: Year One S [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

The collective experience of exemplary, compassionate physicians, the narrative experiences of patients, as well as the documented science of healing clearly verifies the reality that much of healing occurs through the listening, trust, optimism and communication of compassion that comes through relationships.

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Disaster preparedness, What we have learned from COVID 19 pandemic [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study design and analysis: Descriptive statistics were used in SPSS to present demographics and responses and Chi-squared tests evaluated relationships between demographics and attitudes. We aim to highlight educational gaps for future pandemic preparedness.

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Continuity and Relationships Among Patients, Physicians, and Care Teams (CARE PACT) [Secondary data analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: A patient’s relationship with their primary care physician (PCP) or advanced practice provider (APP) is instrumental in their healthcare journey. Full results to be presented at the meeting. Over the last year, the aggregate provider continuity index was 0.53 and the aggregate patient UPC was 0.74.

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Alcohol Free for Five Years Today

Mere Mortal MD

“Sobriety is about freeing yourself from any behavior that enslaves you and keeps you from being present in life.” If you have ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, or any substance for that matter that has interfered with your ability to live your biggest and best life, reach out to me. I am finally free.

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Unpacking Trust in Participatory Health Research Partnerships - A Qualitative Study in Ireland [Participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, trust continues to be limited to a binary view (present/absent), which is problematic given its dynamic and temporal nature. Trust is often discussed as a vital component of the CBPR model, supporting the development of key partnership outcomes, such as partnership synergy. ’ Study Design: A qualitative study design.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

At a recent conference, a neurologist demonstrated an AI tool that captured and structured his clinical notes while he was able to be present and maintain eye contact with the patient. Beyond the Screen: The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Patient Learning and the Patient‑Physician Relationship. Anderson, E.

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

Yet, the words we use to interview patients, to document the history and physical examination findings, and to present our thoughts to our patients and to our behavioral health consultants are often extremely unhelpful and sometimes downright insulting to the patient. This is not Orwellian Newspeak; our words can heal, and they can hurt.