Annals of family medicine
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Annals of family medicine · Jan 2013
Life disruptions for midlife and older adults with high out-of-pocket health expenditures.
Physicians prescribing new medications often do not convey important medication-related information. This study tests an intervention to improve physician-patient communication about newly prescribed medications. ⋯ A physician-targeted educational session improved the content of and enhanced patient ratings of physician communication about new medication prescriptions. Further work is required to assess whether improved communication stimulated by the intervention translates into better clinical outcomes.
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Annals of family medicine · Jan 2013
Physician assistants in primary care: trends and characteristics.
Physician assistants (PAs) have made major contributions to the primary care workforce. Since the mid-1990s, however, the percentage of PAs working in primary care has declined. The purpose of this study was to identify demographic characteristics associated with PAs who practice in primary care. ⋯ Demographics associated with an increased likelihood of primary care practice among PAs appear to be similar to those of medical students who choose primary care. Knowledge of these characteristics may help efforts to increase the number of primary care PAs.
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Annals of family medicine · Jan 2013
Biography Historical ArticlePisacano Leadership Foundation names 2012 Pisacano Scholars.