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The purpose of this position paper by the South African Academy of Family Physicians (SAAFPs) is to inform decision making on human resources for health policy in South Africa and the placement of family physicians (FPs) in the district health system ...
South African Academy of Family Physicians
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This position paper on Family Medicine in South Africa was written for the National Department of Health in 2014 for the purposes of delivering a comprehensive assessment of the contribution that family physicians could make to the health system, and the
Robert Mash +3 more
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Background Representing approximately 0.5% of the population, transgender (trans) persons in Canada depend on family physicians for both general and transition-related care.
Greta R. Bauer +4 more
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Family Physicians as System-Specific Specialists in Japan’s Aging Society
Family medicine is a vital medical specialty in an aging society. The scope of each family doctor’s training and practice varies according to the context of their work, their roles, the organization and resources of the health systems in each country ...
R. Ohta, C. Sano
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Family Physicians Stopping Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ontario, Canada
We conducted 2 analyses using administrative data to understand whether more family physicians in Ontario, Canada stopped working during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with previous years.
T. Kiran +7 more
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The roles of family physicians during a pandemic
Family physicians play important roles throughout all stages of a pandemic response; however, actionable descriptions outlining these roles are absent from current pandemic plans.
Maria Mathews +18 more
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Doctor-patient communication skills: a survey on knowledge and practice of Iranian family physicians
Background Communication skills are fundamental to successful medical practice and can greatly impact patient satisfaction, compliance and outcomes.
Ramin Shiraly, H. Mahdaviazad, A. Pakdin
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Background The number of Americans who use tobacco has decreased in the twenty-first century, but electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) have increased the complexity of treating tobacco dependence.
Kevin A. Kovach +4 more
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Research interests of family physicians applying for research training
Background There is an ongoing need for research to support the practice of high quality family medicine. The Family Medicine Discovers Rapid Cycle Scientific Discovery and Innovation (FMD RapSDI) program is designed to build capacity for family medicine
Jennifer K. Carroll +15 more
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Guest Family Physician Commentaries [PDF]
Corporate outsourcing and a sluggish economy have made it increasingly difficult for our patients to earn a living and provide for their families. Rejected Papanicolaou smears create a source of stress for the patient and her family, but it also means that, in some cases, she has to miss work ...
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