Coping with COVID stress -- FPM
Feelings of grief, anger, fear, and guilt are real, but these tips can help you navigate them.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/covid_coping_townhall.html
Anorexia In the Time of COVID
Disordered eating has increased dramatically during the pandemic. Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., offers an example of virtual visits and team-based care that’s making a difference.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20201217fp-anorexia.html
COVID-19 and the Burden of Secondary Grief
After months of caring for people affected by COVID-19, Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., writes in the Fresh Perspectives blog about the burden of secondary grief.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/202001001fp-grief.html
When My City Cheers, It Lifts Up the Front Lines
It's a simple gesture, but Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that hearing the people of New York City cheer the doctors and others on the front lines has helped her cope with the pandemic.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200513fp-clapping.html
The Immeasurable, Cascading Effects of Primary Care
Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that family physicians in outpatient settings are playing a vital role during the pandemic by keeping patients out of hospitals.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200422fp-covidprimarycare.html
Telemedicine: The Good, the Bad, the Pleasantly Surprising
With family physicians transitioning more patient visits to telemedicine during the pandemic, we asked our new physician bloggers to share how they are handling the adjustment in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200414fp-covidtelemedicine.html
Tips for Landing Grants to Help Offer Mental Health Care
Grant funding can make a big difference in delivering mental health care. In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Kurt Bravata, M.D., shares lessons learned from successes and failures in pursuing funding.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200310fp-grants.html
Patients Aren't Widgets; Care Shouldn't Be Volume-based
Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that treating patients like assembly line products -- and judging physicians by their productivity -- isn't good for anyone.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200205fp-widgets.html
Lady Gaga, Primary Care for Mental Health Is Part of the Cure
Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that Lady Gaga's recent unfounded comments about mental health and primary care can be harmful to patients, pointing out why -- and how -- the AAFP supports mental health care in the primary care setting.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200122fp-mentalhealth.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
Don't Take It Personally? With Angry Patients, That's Hard
In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., ponders how physicians should react when they are the focus of a disgruntled patient's ire.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20191022fp-angrypatient.html
My Teen Patient Opened Up About Her Suicide Attempt
Teen suicide rates are on the rise. In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., shares insights from a recent visit with a teenage patient who survived a suicide attempt.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190715fp-teensuicide.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
Your Patient Is Crying. What Do You Do?
What can you offer a crying patient besides a tissue? In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., discusses why patients cry, why it sometimes helps and how to react.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190506fp-crying.html
EAT-Lancet Recommendations Have Value, but Are They Feasible?
A new report on diet and agriculture aims to improve the health of the earth and its human inhabitants. Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., lauds the commission's effort but questions the feasibility of its recommendations.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190402fp-eatlancet.html
Can Design Thinking Improve Health Care for Patients, Physicians?
Design thinking requires decision-makers to empathize with, and test potential solutions with, users and stakeholders. Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., shares insights from a crash course on the process.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190205fp-designthinking.html
You Hate Your EHR? Help Develop Something Better
Instead of hoping someone will ask physicians about their technology needs, Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., writes in the Fresh Perspectives blog that doctors should seek out developers looking for new ideas.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20181218fp-ehrs.html
Why I Love Working in a Community Health Center
Luis Garcia, M.D., spoke with several colleagues who work in community health centers, as he does, about what makes these practices so rewarding for family physicians.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20181211fp-chc.html
Employers Must Play Active Role in Burnout Prevention
For the good of patients, physicians and the bottom line, employers have to start doing more to promote physician wellness and prevent burnout, writes Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180814fp-burnoutemployers.html
Acknowledging -- and Overcoming -- My Own Racial Bias
Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., is working on her own racial biases. In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, she questions why our medical institutions and training programs aren't doing the same.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180430fp-bias.html
Let's Start by Treating Gun Violence as Public Health Issue
Granted, harm is caused by individuals, not the objects they wield. But even so, treating gun violence as a public health issue could make our society safer.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180221fp-gunviolence.html
Fox Should Pull the Plug on The Resident
The Resident, the latest TV medical drama, doesn't do physicians or patients any favors with its skewed portrayal of health care.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180212fp-badtv.html
We're Thankful for …
With the holidays approaching, we asked some of our new physician bloggers what they are thankful for in their practices. Here is what they shared.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20171114fp-thankful.html
Viral Response to #MeToo Shines Light on Need for Change
In light of the #MeToo phenomenon, we asked our new physician bloggers to share their perspectives on the pervasive nature of sexual harassment and assault in our society.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20171019fp-metoo.html
How Do I Deal With a Racist Patient?
With racism a frequent topic in the news recently, we asked our new physician bloggers how racism has affected them in health care settings.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20170821fp-race.html
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