Group appointments where doctors see several people for a longer time may be feasible for Parkinson's disease, according to a new study published in the April 27, 2011, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal ...
Apr 27, 2011
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The study, published today in the Journal of Medical Screening, found that issuing pre-booked appointments, rather than invitations to book an appointment, could lead to substantially greater uptake of breast cancer screening. ...
Oct 12, 2022
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As comedian Jerry Seinfeld says about doctor's office waiting rooms: "There's no chance of not waiting because they call it the waiting room. They're going to use it."
Jan 24, 2018
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How much time do primary care physicians actually spend one-on-one with patients? Analysis of timestamp data from electronic health records (EHRs) provides useful insights on exam length and other factors related to doctors' ...
Dec 15, 2020
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Getting a same-day appointment with a GP can often be a challenge, but one practice has found a novel way to meet the daily demand for appointments.
Dec 11, 2014
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Support for quitting smoking via text and video messages can help smokers kick the habit according to a new Cochrane systematic review. The authors of the review found that people were more likely to stay away from cigarettes ...
Nov 13, 2012
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As more options become available to pursue a healthy lifestyle, from dietary choices to exercise plans to preventative medicine and other advances, one organization—and one South Florida doctor in particular—is leading ...
Nov 18, 2019
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The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people with chronic health conditions relying on telemedicine rather than seeing their doctor in person when necessary or putting off important visits entirely because they fear being infected.
Oct 21, 2020
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Research into the healthcare journey shows that patients who miss appointments with their GP are also less likely to attend hospital outpatient appointments.
Aug 4, 2021
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Research published today in the British Journal of General Practice has shown that worrying about wasting their GP's time is stopping people reporting cancer alarm symptoms.
May 25, 2016
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