Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien
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To assess the variation in bleeding risk estimates and risk stratification among Web and mobile applications for patients with atrial fibrillation. ⋯ Inconsistencies and a lack of precision were observed in annual risk estimates and risk stratification produced by Web and mobile bleeding risk calculators for patients with atrial fibrillation. Clinicians should refer to annual bleeding risks observed in major randomized controlled trials to inform risk estimates communicated to patients.
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To describe the essential components of well-resourced and high-functioning multidisciplinary networks that support high-quality anesthesia, surgery, and maternity care for rural Canadians, delivered as close to home as possible. ⋯ The trusting relationships that are foundational to successful networks are built through clinical coaching, continuing professional development, and quality improvement. Currently, a collaborative effort in British Columbia is delivering a provincial program-Rural Surgical Obstetrical Networks-built on the principles and supporting evidence described in this consensus statement.
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To examine how rural physician team effectiveness predicts outcomes of team performance, team commitment, and intentions to stay. ⋯ The findings support initiatives that attempt to enhance physician team effectiveness in rural physician teams by influencing team decision making, communication, and conflict resolution to improve team performance, physician attitudes, and commitment.