Team-Based Care
Read about AAFP's policy on team-based care.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/team-based-care.html
Team-based Training Key to Providing Team-based Care
Team-based Training Key to Providing Team-based Care
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/team_based_training_key_to.html
Postpartum Hemorrhage: Prevention and Treatment - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2017 - Postpartum hemorrhage is common and can occur in patients without risk factors for hemorrhage. Active management of the third stage of labor should be used routinely to reduce its incidence. Use of oxytocin after delivery of the anterior shoulder is the most important and effective ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0401/p442.html
Using Empowered CMAs and Nursing Staff to Improve Team-based Care -- FPM
Feb 1, 2019 - Highly trained workers can perform more visit-related tasks, boosting care quality and reducing physician burnout.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0100/p17.html
Team-based Care Aids Response to Pain Crisis
Thousands of patients with chronic pain needed help after several pain clinics in Washington closed this summer. Helen Gray, M.D., writes that a team-based approached, including working with clinical pharmacists and registered nurses who serve as care managers, allowed her practice to ...
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/team_based_care_aids_response.html
Rural Study Explores Team-based Approach to Diabetes Care
Results of a study recently published in the Southern Medical Journal highlight the effectiveness of a team-based approach to managing diabetes in a rural primary care setting.
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20190522ruraldiabetes.html
Team-based Care Needs Greater Support
Intern John Heafner, M.D., M.P.H., writes that students and residents understand the value of learning and working in a team-based model. He says payers need to follow suit.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20180813lv-teamcare.html
A Team-Based Care Model That Improves Job Satisfaction -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - Expanding the role of medical assistants to better support providers can improve not only traditional outcomes but also job satisfaction.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p6.html
Care of the Military Veteran: Selected Health Issues - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2019 - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.2 million veterans were living in the United States in 2017, of whom 1.6 million were female. Less than one-half of all veterans receive care at a Veterans Health Administration or military treatment facility, leaving most to receive services from...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p544.html
Team-Based Care: Saving Time and Improving Efficiency -- FPM
Dec 1, 2014 - Physicians can maximize their time - and their practice's income - by delegating more documentation tasks to well-trained staff.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/1100/p23.html
Oncologic Emergencies: Recognition and Initial Management - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2018 - Most oncologic emergencies can be classified as metabolic, hematologic, structural, or treatment related. Tumor lysis syndrome is a metabolic emergency that presents as severe electrolyte abnormalities. Stabilization is focused on vigorous rehydration, maintaining urine output, and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0601/p741.html
Geriatric Assessment: An Office-Based Approach - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2018 - Family physicians should be proficient in geriatric assessment because, as society ages, older adults will constitute an increasing proportion of patients. Geriatric assessment evaluates medical, social, and environmental factors that influence overall well-being, and addresses ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0615/p776.html
Primary Brain Tumors in Adults: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2016 - Primary intracranial tumors of the brain structures, including meninges, are rare with an overall five-year survival rate of 33.4%; they are collectively called primary brain tumors. Proven risk factors for these tumors include certain genetic syndromes and exposure to high-dose ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0201/p211.html
A Team-Building Model for Team-Based Care -- FPM
Dec 1, 2012 - Focusing on their strengths and borrowing concepts from family therapy helped bring this family medicine group together in pursuit of a common goal.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/1100/p19.html
Coding Changes for Family Medicine in 2018 -- FPM
Feb 1, 2018 - New codes for cognitive assessment and care planning, team-based care management, prolonged preventive services, and anticoagulation management are among this year’s changes.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0100/p5.html
Opioid Use Disorder: Medical Treatment Options - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2019 - Opioid use disorder is highly prevalent and can be fatal. At least 2.1 million Americans 12 years and older had opioid use disorder in 2016, and approximately 47,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses in 2017. Opioid use disorder is a chronic relapsing condition, the treatment of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p416.html
Redesigning Your Work Space to Support Team-Based Care -- FPM
Apr 1, 2013 - Four key design elements could make your team more effective.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2013/0300/p20.html
Tools for Better Dementia Care -- FPM
Feb 1, 2019 - Quality measures and clinical tools can bring focus and clarity to caring for patients with cognitive impairment and supporting their caregivers.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0100/p11.html
Making Sense of MACRA: Aligning Transitional Care Management With the Quality Payment ...
Dec 1, 2017 - Learn how coordinated care benefits patients, QPP performance, and your bottom line.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2017/1100/p21.html
Complications of Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery for Obesity - American Family ...
May 15, 2014 - Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedures have a favorable risk-benefit profile and are increasingly important as part of the overall management of obesity. These procedures are effective at inducing weight loss and improving comorbid conditions, including diabetes mellitus, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0515/p813.html
Acute Kidney Injury: A Guide to Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2012 - Acute kidney injury is characterized by abrupt deterioration in kidney function, manifested by an increase in serum creatinine level with or without reduced urine output. The spectrum of injury ranges from mild to advanced, sometimes requiring renal replacement therapy. The diagnostic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1001/p631.html
Frontotemporal Dementia: A Review for Primary Care Physicians - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2010 - Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is one of the most common forms of dementia in persons younger than 65 years. Variants include behavioral variant FTD, semantic dementia, and progressive nonfluent aphasia. Behavioral and language manifestations are core features of FTD, and patients have ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1201/p1372.html
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2017 - Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) result from intrauterine exposure to alcohol and are the most common nonheritable causes of intellectual disability. The percentage of women who drink or binge drink during pregnancy has increased since 2012. FAS ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1015/p515.html
Researchers Investigate Primary Care Professional Burnout
Researchers surveyed physicians and other primary care professionals in a medical home setting to see how task-sharing is related to physician burnout.
https://www.aafp.org/news/focus-on-physician-well-being/20180131burnoutstudy.html
Initial Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa - ...
Jan 1, 2015 - Eating disorders are life-threatening conditions that are challenging to address; however, the primary care setting provides an important opportunity for critical medical and psychosocial intervention. The recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0101/p46.html
Care Team & Staffing -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 16, 2010 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of teamwork and staffing -- from implementing team This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of teamwork and staffing -- from implementing team huddles to retaining good employees.
- Creating a Successful Team
- Optimizing Nurses, MAs, and Other Staff
- Hiring, Firing, & Retention
- Effective Meetings
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=37
Responses to Medical Students' Frequently Asked Questions About Family Medicine - ...
Feb 1, 2016 - This article provides answers to many of the common questions that medical students ask about the specialty of family medicine. It describes the crucial role that family physicians have in the evolving health care environment, the scope of practice, the diverse career opportunities ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0201/od1.html
The Medical Home: Planned Care and Population Health
Population health management helps practices identify health needs of its patient populations and develop care plans accordingly.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/delivery-payment-models/medical-home/planned-care-population-health.html
An Organized Approach to Chronic Disease Care -- FPM
Jun 1, 2011 - Delivering better chronic disease care is a team sport that requires a clear game plan.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2011/0500/p27.html
The Team to the Rescue -- FPM
Apr 1, 2014 - Will team-based care be our salvation?
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0300/p3.html
Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Primary Care: Team-Based Approach for ...
...Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Primary Care team-based approach for advancing health equity page 2 © 2018 american academy of family physicians table of contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/everyone_project/team-based-approach.pdf
The New Model of Care in Family Medicine: What's In It For You? -- FPM
May 1, 2005 - Team-based, proactive care supported by effective office systems, technology and a culture of improvement will help your patients and your bottom line.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0500/p59.html
Could Self Care or Telehealth Curb Overuse of Health Care?
More Americans now have health insurance, but there is a still a physician shortage. Natasha Bhuyan, M.D., ponders solutions to overconsumption of health care.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/could_self_care_or_telehealth.html
Change Is Hard: What Really Happens When You Try to Implement a New Care Model -- FPM
Dec 1, 2017 - Even with a laudable goal, such as reducing physicians’ administrative burdens, it can be difficult to implement change. These real-world lessons can help.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2017/1100/p10.html
Primary Care
Read the AAFP's definition of primary care related terms and appropriate usage recommendations.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/primary-care.html
Mental Health Care Services by Family Physicians (Position Paper)
Read the AAFP's position paper on mental health care services provided by family physicians.
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/mental-health-services.html
Rx for Success: PBS Film Shines Light on Health Care Triumphs
Rx for Success: PBS Film Shines Light on Health Care Triumphs
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/rx_for_success_pbs_film.html
Integration of Primary Care and Public Health (Position Paper)
Read AAFP's position paper on Integration of Primary Care and Public Health.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/integration-primary-care.html
Taking Care of Disadvantaged Patients - Curbside Consultation - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2017 - No single person can be responsible for the health of a population. However, there are a number of strategies for taking care of members of disadvantaged populations. These range from targeted compassion and interventions for the individual patient to broad advocacy for disadvantaged ...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0115/p118.html
Identification of and Treatment for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care Settings - ...
Jun 15, 2019 - We have identified the ways in which family physicians can implement the USPSTF screening recommendation for unhealthy alcohol use and then intervene when a patient has a positive screen.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p733.html
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Should Be Included in Patient Health Care Teams - ...
Feb 1, 2019 - Letters to the Editor from AFP readers regarding previously published articles.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0201/p142.html
Treating Elderly as Treasures Improves Empathy, Care Quality
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65. By the time the last baby boomers reach that age in 2030, 18 percent of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. Unfortunately, some people have difficulties when it comes to providing care for the elderly, whether it is because of the complexity of ...
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/treating_elderly_as_treasures_improves.html
Primary Care Needs a Raise -- All of Us
Family physicians and the rest of the primary care team deserve better compensation. Natasha Bhuyan, M.D., writes that investing more money in primary care would benefit not only physicians, but also their patients, staff and communities.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/primary_care_needs_a_raise.html
Continuity of Care, Definition of
Learn AAFP's definition of continuity of care.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/continuity-of-care-definition.html
Conflicting Beliefs Shouldn't Hinder Patient Care
Recent news of pharmacists refusing to fill prescriptions raises a question: What happens when the beliefs of a health care professional conflict with those of a patient?
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20180828lv-pharmrefusal.html
Using Empowered CMAs and Nursing Staff to Improve Team-based Care
...Using Empowered CMAs and Nursing Staff to Improve Team-based Care Highly trained workers can perform more visit-related tasks, boosting care quality and reducing physician burnout. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Jerzak is a family physician with Bellin Health in Green Bay, Wis., and is...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0100/fpm20190100p17.pdf
A Team-Based Care Model that Improves Job Satisfaction
...A Team-Based Care Model That Improves Job Satisfaction Expanding the role of medical assistants to better support providers can improve not only traditional outcomes but also job satisfaction. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Lyon is an associate professor and medical director of the AF...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/fpm20180300p6.pdf
National Event Can Open Students' Eyes to What Primary Care Is Really About
National Event Can Open Students' Eyes to What Primary Care Is Really About
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/national_event_can_open_students.html
How to Excel at Access -- and Why It Matters -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Patients do better and cost less when they have ready access to primary care, but could your practice be thinking about access all wrong?
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p27.html
When Physician Family Members Are Involved in Patients' Care - Curbside Consultation - ...
Mar 1, 2016 - It is not unusual for physicians to care for patients who have physician family members. This can be advantageous for patients, their families, and the clinical team because physician family members often better understand the clinical situation, its severity, and the treatment options....
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0301/p388.html