Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien
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To determine the extent of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalization in easily identifiable high-risk subgroups within a typical primary care practice. ⋯ Most AECOPD hospitalizations occur in patients with previous such admissions. When time and resources are limited, COPD initiatives targeting primary care practices should focus more on the 2 to 3 patients with prior AECOPD hospitalization or more symptomatic disease, and less on the low-risk majority.
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To address screening, diagnosis, and treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa in primary care. ⋯ Anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa are serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses that are best addressed through early detection and treatment. Family physicians are in an optimal position to screen for, diagnose, and treat these illnesses.