Prescribing for Opioid Addiction Is My Responsibility
Federal law requires physicians to pass an eight-hour course and apply for a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., explains why he thinks it's a worthwhile investment.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/prescribing_for_opioid_addiction_is.html
Physicians, Wellness Should Begin With Us
Venis Wilder, M.D., writes that when physicians neglect their own needs, their ability to care for others suffers, as well.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/physicians_wellness_should_begin_with.html
Clinical Case Managers Improve Chronic Care Outcomes
Clinical Case Managers Improve Chronic Care Outcomes
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/clinical_case_managers_improve_chronic.html
In Family Medicine, Sometimes the Hoofbeats Are Zebras
In Family Medicine, Sometimes the Hoofbeats Are Zebras
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/in_family_medicine_sometimes_the.html
Family Physicians Can Help When Holidays Aren't Merry
Family Physicians Can Help When Holidays Aren't Merry
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/family_physicians_can_help_when.html
Balancing Act: There Is More to My Life Than Just Medicine
Balancing Act: There Is More to My Life Than Just Medicine
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/balancing_act_there_is_more.html
The Folly of Judging Physicians Based on Patients' Foibles
The Folly of Judging Physicians Based on Patients' Foibles
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/the_folly_of_judging_physicians.html
President's Focus on Precision Medicine Could Be Catalyst for Change
President's Focus on Precision Medicine Could Be Catalyst for Change
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/president_s_focus_on_precision.html
Over the Long Haul, Family Physicians Are Life Savers
Over the Long Haul, Family Physicians Are Life Savers
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/over_the_long_haul_family.html
Put the Rx Pad Down: Why Meds Aren't the First Step to Weight Loss
Put the Rx Pad Down: Why Meds Aren't the First Step to Weight Loss
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/put_the_rx_pad_down.html
New Year Offers Opportunity to Help Patients Lose Weight
New Year Offers Opportunity to Help Patients Lose Weight
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/new_year_offers_opportunity_to.html
Here to Help: Launching Free Clinic Is Culmination of a Dream
Here to Help: Launching Free Clinic Is Culmination of a Dream
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/here_to_help_launching_free.html
Patients Need Nutrition Facts From Their FP, Not Dr. Google
Patients Need Nutrition Facts From Their FP, Not Dr. Google
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/patients_need_nutrition_facts_from.html
Make It Easy: Convenient Communication Can Boost Patient Adherence
Make It Easy: Convenient Communication Can Boost Patient Adherence
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/make_it_easy_convenient_communication.html
Group Visits: A Patient-Centered Approach to Improving Pregnancy Outcomes
Group Visits: A Patient-Centered Approach to Improving Pregnancy Outcomes
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/group_visits_a_patient_centered.html
Frequently Asked Questions -- and Answers -- About Direct Primary Care
Frequently Asked Questions -- and Answers -- About Direct Primary Care
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/frequently_asked_questions_and_answers.html
Small Investment, Big Payoff: Grants Offer Opportunity to Improve Community Health
Small Investment, Big Payoff: Grants Offer Opportunity to Improve Community Health
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/small_investment_big_payoff_grants.html
Reality Check: Residents Aren't Prepared to Deal With Patients' Financial, Coverage Limits
Reality Check: Residents Aren't Prepared to Deal With Patients' Financial, Coverage Limits
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/reality_check_residents_aren_t.html
Skin in the Game: Shared Decision-making May Boost Patient Buy-in to Care Plan
Skin in the Game: Shared Decision-making May Boost Patient Buy-in to Care Plan
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/skin_in_the_game_shared.html
Patient Portals: Useful Resource But Expensive Mandate
Patient Portals: Useful Resource But Expensive Mandate
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/patient_portals_useful_resource_or.html
Global Health Offers Unparalleled Opportunity to Learn While Helping Patients
Global Health Offers Unparalleled Opportunity to Learn While Helping Patients
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/global_health_offers_unparalleled_opportunity.html
Caring for Patients With Addiction Problems Takes Practice
Caring for Patients With Addiction Problems Takes Practice
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/caring_for_patients_with_addiction.html
Food Security: Take a Lesson From Your Patients
Food Security: Take a Lesson From Your Patients
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/food_security_take_a_lesson.html
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly … A Tale of Three Bills
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly … A Tale of Three Bills
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/the_good_the_bad_and.html
Getting Health Care Right, Even as We Change It
Getting Health Care Right, Even as We Change It
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/getting_health_care_right_even.html