Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien
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The stresses that arise during the first years of practice can discourage future physicians from choosing family medicine. Quebec is experiencing challenges in recruiting clinical family physicians to replace those nearing retirement. Mentorship is a promising approach that supports future family physicians. ⋯ Engaging and supporting mentees and mentors are essential to success, but might also present organizational challenges to sustaining formal mentorship programs for new family physicians in Quebec.
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To assess the effectiveness of a Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) initiative to improve thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test ordering for patients with no identified indication for this test. ⋯ This study found high rates of TSH testing without identified indications in the practices studied. A CWC initiative implemented in primary care was effective in reducing TSH testing.