Educating juries: In cases that go to trial, attorneys may need to educate the jury about complex medical issues. Deposition testimony from physicians can help attorneys present medical information in a clear and understandable manner, making it easier for jurors to comprehend the extent of the pla...
" Rida said. "Now there are thousands of DPC clinics, and we're growing rapidly because patients are becoming aware that there is an alternative that can provide them with better care, and physicians are becoming aware that this actually is a way out."...
While patients’ short-term expectations were perceived by physicians, their long-term expectations were not. Patients expected more of a personal journey through the primary health care system while physicians observed patients’ expectations to concern the responsibilities placed on primary health care....
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Therapeutic behavior of primary care physicians in patients with atrial fibrillation taking vitamin K antagonists not adequately controlled - European Journal of Internal Medicinedoi:10.1016/j.ejim.2016.01.016Escobar, CarlosBarrios, VivencioPrieto, Luis...
How often does the provider refer patients to specialists or order tests? Does the provider view your relationship as a partnership? How to Change Primary Care Physicians If you're leaving your current PCP on good terms, you can simply ask them for a referral. If you're moving to a new ...
Fewer than half of primary care physicians for adults talk to their patients about diet, exercise and weight management consistently, while pediatricians are somewhat more likely to do so, according to two new studies.
Usual care patients were given information sheets at the enrollment visit that described self-care for HF and were provided with a weighing scale if needed. Primary care physicians were notified if usual care patients screened positive for depressive symptoms based on the initial study surveys. From...
a clinical psychologist and research scientist at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California. "Taking care of health is so important for these patients because a health setback can jeopardize their recovery, and they are already at heightened risk for chronic health conditions....
Primary care practices and family physicians can see dozens of patients each day. If you don’t choose the right primary care clinic staffing model, you won’t be able to address patient needs proactively, and those patients will likely flee to another family medicine practice for their care....