Learner Access to Mental Health Services
learner access to mental health services
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/learner-access-mentalhealth.html
Dollars and Sense: Budget Resolution Addresses AAFP Priorities
The $3.5 trillion budget resolution set to dominate political conversation this fall reflects several AAFP priorities, Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Stephanie Quinn writes in the In the Trenches blog.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20210817itt-2022budget.html
Patient Awareness of the Importance of Immunizations
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder both of the importance of vaccines in protecting community health, and of the immunization-related resources the Academy offers members.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210816immmonth.html
Powering Food Allergy Insights With Component Testing
In the US, the number of reported food allergies among children has grown over the past two decades. While whole allergen immunoglobulin E (IgE) testing and skin testing help identify allergic patients, food component IgE testing better distinguishes patients with true food allergies ...
About AAFP : Engage With Us
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources/powering-food-allergy-insights-with-component-testing.html
Diabetes: Type 2 - American Family Physician
Aug 12, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on type 2 diabetes and related issues, including blood glucose levels, diabetic complications (such as ketoacidosis and neuropathy), glycemic control, insulin management, and gestational diabetes. This collection features AFP content on type 2 ...
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=7
Respiratory Tract Infections - American Family Physician
Aug 12, 2021 - ...11/01/2020 Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis [Medicine by the Numbers] 10/01/2019 Antibiotics for Acute Rhinosinusitis in Adults [Medicine by the Numbers] 09/01/2019 Treatment of the Common Cold 05/15/2019 Chronic Cough After Acute Viral Bronchiolitis: Suggestions from...
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=29
Abdominal Pain, Acute - American Family Physician
Aug 12, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on acute abdominal pain and related issues, including acute pelvic pain, appendicitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis. This collection features AFP content on acute abdominal pain and related ...
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=73
Immunizations (excluding Influenza) - American Family Physician
Aug 12, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on child and adult immunizations (excluding influenza) and related issues, including travel immunizations and specific immunizations (hepatitis A and B, herpes zoster, human papillomavirus, meningococcus, pertussis, pneumococcus, rotavirus, smallpox,...
- Overview
- Specific Immunizations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=63
Panelists Outline Anti-racism Advocacy Strategies for Students
Panelists at the 2021 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students identified six strategies medical students can take to help diversify the physician workforce and improve outcomes for patients of color.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20210812nc-antiracism.html
2022 Payment Adjustments for 2020 MIPS Performance Posted
CMS has released 2020 performance feedback for the Quality Payment Program’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System. MIPS-eligible clinicians can obtain their performance feedback, final score and MIPS payment adjustment information for 2022 from the QPP website.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20210812mips2020feedback.html
CDC Updates Guidance on Treatment of STIs
The CDC released updated guidance on treating sexually transmitted infections; a family physician has identified several points of particular interest to FPs.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210811stiguidlines.html
Stream The Osteopathic Approach: FMX Preconference | AAFP
This one-day course on Sept 27 offers osteopathic-focused CME on common musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries and is free to FMX attendees. DOs can earn AOA Category 1-A Credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/the-osteopathic-approach-livestream.html
Drug Overdose Deaths Reached New High in 2020, Says CDC
A CDC report estimated that more than 93,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in 2020, with most deaths attributable to misuse of opioids. The AAFP offers resources to help FPs address substance use.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210806overdosedeaths.html
Academy Sees Health Equity Boost in Proposed HHS Rule
The AAFP supports proposed federal rulemaking that would increase access to comprehensive primary care coverage.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210805pprule.html
Avoiding a Telehealth Cliff
Robust virtual care, a byproduct of the public health emergency, is already in jeopardy. AAFP Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Stephanie Quinn writes in the In the Trenches blog that the AAFP is pushing for thoughtful solutions.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20210803itt-telehealth.html
Comparison of Treatment Regimens for Helicobacter pylori Infection - Medicine by the ...
Aug 1, 2021 - A network meta-analysis found that vonoprazan-based triple therapy and reverse hybrid therapy demonstrated the highest overall cure rates and SUCRA values; however, among Western countries, levofloxacin-based triple therapy had the highest cure rate and SUCRA value. Standard triple ...
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/od1.html
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2021 - Home blood pressure monitoring provides important diagnostic information beyond in-office blood pressure readings and offers similar results to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Home blood pressure monitoring involves patients independently measuring their blood pressure with an ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p237.html
Kawasaki Disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: An Overview and ...
Aug 1, 2021 - Kawasaki disease (KD) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) are inflammatory conditions that present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to the physician. Although many of their features overlap, they are two distinct conditions. KD is a febrile illness most ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p244.html
Splenomegaly: Diagnosis and Management in Adults - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2021 - Splenomegaly can be due to several mechanisms but is almost always a sign of a systemic condition. Patient habits, travel, and medical conditions can increase risk of splenomegaly and suggest etiology. Symptoms can suggest infectious, malignant, hepatic, or hematologic causes. Physical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p271.html
Resetting Your Priorities in Family Medicine Post-Pandemic -- FPM
Aug 1, 2021 - What if we stopped saying yes to new demands and reallocated our time based on our priorities? This three-part exercise can help.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p38.html
Outpatient Primary Care Management of Headaches: Guidelines from the VA/DoD - Practice ...
Aug 1, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense (VA/DoD) published updated guidelines for the treatment of headache disorders based on a systematic review.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p316.html
Fecal Calprotectin for the Evaluation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Diagnostic Tests:...
Aug 1, 2021 - Fecal calprotectin measurement is an accurate, simple, cost-effective test that can aid in selecting which patients presenting with possible IBD can be safely observed in the primary care setting.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p303.html
Hyperpigmentation of the Hands, Feet, and Tongue - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2021 - A patient presented with a painless, non-pruritic rash involving his palms, soles, and tongue after undergoing chemotherapy.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p301.html
A Compassionate Communication Refresher for Clinicians Experiencing COVID Fatigue -- FPM
Aug 1, 2021 - If the stress of the pandemic has challenged your patient communication skills, here’s how you can reestablish rapport.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/oa1.html
FMLA Does Not Need to Be a Four-Letter Word -- FPM
Aug 1, 2021 - These tips can help you complete FMLA paperwork quickly and accurately.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p12.html