The (Micro) Economics of Health
In the latest blog installment on his pursuit of a master’s degree in public health, Stewart Decker, M.D., explains how microeconomics affects the way patients and politicians take physicians’ advice.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20201210fp-mph6.html
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
FPs in Advocacy Don’t Need to Reinvent the Wheel
Stewart Decker, M.D., writes in the Fresh Perspectives blog that the key to getting involved in public health is identifying the people who are working on issues you care about and offering your expertise.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20201104fp-smokeadvocacy.html
Unease During Pandemic Offers a Lesson in Understanding
Stewart Decker, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that when physicians treat patients with anxiety after the COVID-19 crisis is over, they should remember how they felt during the pandemic.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200415fp-covidanxiety.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
New Physicians Share Match Day Memories, Advice
With the results of the National Resident Matching Program scheduled to be released on March 20, we asked our new physician bloggers to share memories of their own Match Days. Read what they shared in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200318fp-matchmemories.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
Small Steps Are Key to Making Resolutions Stick
Most New Year's resolutions fail before February. For this Fresh Perspectives blog post, we asked our new physician bloggers how they help patients make lifestyle changes that last.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200107fp-keepresolutions.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.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/mental-health-services.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
Let's Take a Public Health Approach to Climate Change
Nearly 80 percent of Americans believe climate change is happening. M.P.H. candidate Stewart Decker, M.D., offers a public health approach to convincing the rest and addressing the problem.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190218fp-climate.html
Have We Failed to 'Promote the General Welfare' of People?
In this fourth installment of his master's in public health series in the Fresh Perspectives blog, Stewart Decker, M.D., discusses the social, or structural, issues that affect health.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20181221fp-mph4.html
Focus on Decision-makers to Improve Public Health
Master of public health candidate Stewart Decker, M.D., shares his insights from a course on campaigning and community organizing.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20181129fp-mph3.html
Into the Woods: Top Tips for Wilderness Medicine
Wilderness medicine training can prepare you for a journey into the woods. Stewart Decker, M.D., writes in the Fresh Perspectives blog that it also can help in any situation where you have to improvise.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180605fp-wilderness.html
Two Approaches to Making Your Point With Patients
Class is back in session as M.P.H. candidate Stewart Decker, M.D., shares his insights from a course on persuasive communication.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180417fp-mph.html
DTC Tests Raise Questions Among Patients, Physicians
With so many questions about the risks and benefits of direct-to-consumer genetic tests that are hitting the market, we asked two of our new physician bloggers for their insights.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180329fp-dtctests.html
Want to Solve Problems in Public Health? Here's How
Family physician Stewart Decker, M.D., is getting his master's degree in public health and wants you to come along for the ride. In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, he shares what he's learned so far.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180316fp-mph1.html
Your Family Medicine Practice Is Whatever You Make It
A new physician survey prompted our bloggers to reflect on their scope of practice and how they've tailored their work to fit the needs of their patients and their own interests.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20180116fp-scope.html
Support of Colleagues, Family, Friends Is Key to Resiliency
Carl Olden, M.D., writes that when his mother was dying and his wife was battling cancer, the caring support of his colleagues was critical to his resilience.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/support_of_colleagues_family_friends.html
Leaning on My Community for Resilience and Recovery
In the aftermath of two terrible local accidents, resident Stewart Decker, M.D., reflects on the importance of resilience and community.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/leaning_on_my_community_for.html
Two Common-sense Interventions Could Prevent Gun-related Deaths
Gun control is controversial. Stewart Decker, M.D., writes that two specific interventions to prevent gun-related violence shouldn't be.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/two_common_sense_interventions_could.html
Take a Deep Breath, Relax and Trust the Magic of the Match
Match Day is finally upon us. Stewart Decker, M.D., offers four thoughts for students to ponder as they await their results.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/take_a_deep_breath_and.html
Attention, Students: Six Thoughts Before Submitting Your Rank Order List
Rank order lists are due soon for those participating in the National Resident Matching Program. Stewart Decker, M.D., offers a few tips for students still pondering their options.
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/attention_students_six_thoughts_before.html
FPs Can Shape Social Determinants of Health Outside Clinic
Social factors can influence health more than medical advances. Stewart Decker, M.D., writes that family physicians have the perspective and influence needed to address social determinants of health beyond the exam room.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/fps_can_shape_social_determinants.html
AAFP Award for Excellence in GME: And the Winners Are …
AAFP Award for Excellence in GME: And the Winners Are …
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https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/aafp_award_for_excellence_in.html
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