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Telemedicine II: What We’ve Learned So Far
This spring our new physician bloggers told us about their experiences with implementing telemedicine. Several months later, we asked for an update regarding their lessons learned.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20201203fp-telehealth.html
Sorry, Boss, I Can't Guarantee Your Worker Is COVID-free
With asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 and the potential for false-negative tests, Allison Edwards, M.D., questions the utility of providing doctor’s notes for patients returning to work in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20201007fp-covidnote.html
How Do We Talk About the Worst-case Scenario?
Against the backdrop of a pandemic, Allison Edwards, M.D., ponders the best way to broach the subject of end-of-life care with a relatively young patient panel in the Fresh Perspectives blog.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200520fp-endoflife.html
COVID-19: FP Searches for Supplies, Information and Lessons
As COVID-19 spreads across the country, Allison Edwards, M.D., describes the difficulty and frustration of preparing for the pandemic in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200320fp-ppesearch.html
Beware Virulent Deer and Confounding EHR Notes
We asked our new physician bloggers about the worst EHR notes they have seen. They shared their experiences in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200113fp-ehrnotes.html
In Business -- Including Health Care -- Someone Has To Pay
A group of physicians recently spoke out about their institution's aggressive collections tactics. Allison Edwards, M.D., asks in this Fresh Perspectives post whether anyone will follow their lead in standing up for patients regarding skyrocketing costs in the U.S. health care system.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20191209fp-collections.html
How Much Will This Cost, Doc?
Allison Edwards, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that CME can arm physicians with new approaches to treatment, but too often discussions leave out the aspect of cost and value.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20191126fp-cost.html
Should Appearance Matter in Medicine?
When we asked our new physician bloggers for their opinions on a recent survey regarding physician footwear, the conversation quickly broadened to take in attire, appearance and professionalism. Read more in this Fresh Perspectives post.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20191106fp-attire.html
It Started With One Question: What Is High-value Care?
Health policy wonk Kyle Leggott, M.D., and direct primary care physician Allison Edwards, M.D., debate the flaws and potential fixes of our health care system in this wide-ranging QandA.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20191008fp-highvaluecare.html
Direct Primary Care: A Snapshot
Direct primary care family physician Allison Edwards, M.D., reflects in this Fresh Perspectives blog post on insights from the AAFP's DPC Data Brief and offers a path for the movement to grow thoughtfully.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190820fp-dpcsnapshot.html
Where Do You Draw the Line With Patients, Animals?
Amid calls for stricter standards for emotional support animals, we asked our new physician bloggers how they handle letter-writing requests from patients regarding their animals. This Fresh Perspectives blog post includes their answers.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190731fp-pets.html
Reaping Benefits (and Avoiding Pitfalls) of Social Media
After recent research showed the effect one negative social media post can have on a doctor's credibility, we asked our new physician bloggers how -- and why -- they use social media. This Fresh Perspectives blog post presents their responses.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190710fp-socialmedia.html
Data in (Direct) Primary Care: Striking the Right Balance
In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Allison Edwards, M.D., writes that the health care system has done a poor job of measuring quality overall, but says that direct primary care can start over with a blank slate.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190624fp-dpcmeasures.html
Objection! Can We Bring Order to Documentation and Billing?
Have you ever seen a lawyer documenting everything said during court? Neither has Allison Edwards, M.D., who ponders in this Fresh Perspectives blog post whether doctors could learn something about how attorneys document -- and bill for -- their work.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190405fp-billing.html
Take Note of Growing Demand for Subscription Services
Consumer Reports recently advised consumers that direct primary care could save them money and improve their care. Allison Edwards, M.D., makes the case for the subscription model in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190222fp-subscriptioncare.html
Beat the Clock: Why I Chose Direct Primary Care
Allison Edwards, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that the limitations of the 12-minute patient visits she experienced as a resident inspired her to start her own direct primary care practice.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190115fp-whydpc.html
Let's Get Drug Pricing Under Control
Allison Edwards, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that it's high time we find a fix for the drug pricing system that we've grown too accustomed to.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20181126fp-drugprices.html
Why We Need More Physician Entrepreneurs
In an era of increasing physician employment, Allison Edwards, M.D., explains why she chose to open her own practice and why she thinks others should, too.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20181030fp-entrepreneurs.html
The Illogical Cost of Care: Why Do We Stand for It?
Allison Edwards, M.D., and colleagues banded together to erase more than $1 million of patients' medical debt. But for others, cost and lack of transparency lead to financial crisis. Learn more in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180821fp-carecost.html
Rural Locums Provide Balance for Urban Doc
Mixing rural locum tenens shifts with her urban direct primary care practice keeps Allison Edwards, M.D., balanced and allows her to work at the full breadth of her training.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180806fp-locums.html
Managing the Vacuum of Freedom After Residency
After being told what their next steps should be for years, graduating residents now get to choose their own path. Allison Edwards, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that they shouldn't panic.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180626fp-endtraining.html
Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog
Blog updates on the issues affecting family medicine from the perspective of new physician members of the Academy
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