Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien
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Review
Approach to prevention of respiratory syncytial virus disease in infants by passive immunization.
To support family physicians in discussing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunizations with patients. ⋯ Family doctors should be aware of the indications, relative benefits, and recommendations for the 3 RSV immunization products to have informed discussions with patients, taking into account the preferences and circumstances of the pregnant woman or pregnant person or of the parent and infant.
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Observational Study
Management of nonurgent common gastroenterology referrals using primary care clinical pathways: Clinical outcomes, health care use, and avoided costs.
To evaluate health system use, health outcomes, and avoided costs when patients with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) conditions are managed in the medical home. ⋯ The implementation of co-developed primary care pathways safely supports the care of patients with common, nonurgent GI conditions within the medical home. In this population, rates of re-referral and health care use were low, resulting in avoidance of substantial costs and improved overall appropriateness of care.
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To explore rural physician perspectives on how remuneration impacted their experiences of contributing to community resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ Findings suggest physicians working in an APP model felt they had increased ability to engage with the community and contribute to its resilience. The flexibility of APPs may allow for more physician involvement in community sustainability that is not directly related to patient care.