Annals of Family Medicine
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The leading peer-reviewed journal for research in #PrimaryCare, with a 5-year impact factor of 5.1. Always #OpenAccess, no fees to publish.
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The September/October issue of Annals of Family Medicine is now available! Explore the newest research and insights shaping #FamilyMedicine and #PrimaryCare. #FMsky #Medsky
🎥Watch our video preview for a quick look at what’s inside: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
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A new guideline from the Action Collaborative on TBI Care, convened by the National Academies, provides evidence-based recommendations to standardize outpatient care for adults recovering from traumatic brain injury. #FMsky #Medsky
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November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A new guideline from the Action Collaborative on TBI Care, convened by the National Academies, provides evidence-based recommendations to standardize outpatient care for adults recovering from traumatic brain injury. #FMsky #Medsky
doi.org/10.1370/afm....
doi.org/10.1370/afm....
Join us in welcoming Diane Wohler, MD, to the Annals of Family Medicine team as our newest Associate Editor! We’re thrilled to welcome her expertise and perspective to our editorial team. #AnnalsofFamilyMedicine #FMsky #Medsky
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Join us in welcoming Diane Wohler, MD, to the Annals of Family Medicine team as our newest Associate Editor! We’re thrilled to welcome her expertise and perspective to our editorial team. #AnnalsofFamilyMedicine #FMsky #Medsky
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November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Share your perspective with Annals e-Letters, our online forum for reader discussion.
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This original research study explored how a patient-completed, EHR-integrated questionnaire with physician reminders can enhance family history collection in #PrimaryCare. Leading to improved documentation and more timely screenings or specialist referrals.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This original research study explored how a patient-completed, EHR-integrated questionnaire with physician reminders can enhance family history collection in #PrimaryCare. Leading to improved documentation and more timely screenings or specialist referrals.
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Latest Plain Language Summaries from our September/October 2025, Volume 23, No 5 Issue.
Each summary breaks down key findings from our most recent issue in clear, easy-to-understand language, supporting evidence-based practice and informed decision-making.
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Each summary breaks down key findings from our most recent issue in clear, easy-to-understand language, supporting evidence-based practice and informed decision-making.
👉 www.annfammed.org/page/septemb...
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Latest Plain Language Summaries from our September/October 2025, Volume 23, No 5 Issue.
Each summary breaks down key findings from our most recent issue in clear, easy-to-understand language, supporting evidence-based practice and informed decision-making.
👉 www.annfammed.org/page/septemb...
Each summary breaks down key findings from our most recent issue in clear, easy-to-understand language, supporting evidence-based practice and informed decision-making.
👉 www.annfammed.org/page/septemb...
Our latest episode of the 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Ep. 8) continues to gain momentum with more than 200 downloads! Catch up on this episode and explore all our past conversations on the latest in #FamilyMedicine research. #FMsky #Medsky
Listen here: 🎙️
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Listen here: 🎙️
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October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Our latest episode of the 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Ep. 8) continues to gain momentum with more than 200 downloads! Catch up on this episode and explore all our past conversations on the latest in #FamilyMedicine research. #FMsky #Medsky
Listen here: 🎙️
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Listen here: 🎙️
www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:
Invited to join a federal lawsuit challenging the defunding of AHRQ, ADFM engaged in reflection with members & leadership. Through this process, the organization reaffirmed its mission, values & commitment to inclusive, transparent decision-making
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Invited to join a federal lawsuit challenging the defunding of AHRQ, ADFM engaged in reflection with members & leadership. Through this process, the organization reaffirmed its mission, values & commitment to inclusive, transparent decision-making
www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
October 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:
Invited to join a federal lawsuit challenging the defunding of AHRQ, ADFM engaged in reflection with members & leadership. Through this process, the organization reaffirmed its mission, values & commitment to inclusive, transparent decision-making
www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
Invited to join a federal lawsuit challenging the defunding of AHRQ, ADFM engaged in reflection with members & leadership. Through this process, the organization reaffirmed its mission, values & commitment to inclusive, transparent decision-making
www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
We are less than a month away from #NAPCRG2025 in Atlanta. Excited to showcase the five workshops that Annals will be a part of at the annual conference.
For more information visit: napcrg.org/conferences/...
(THREAD with info for each workshop)
For more information visit: napcrg.org/conferences/...
(THREAD with info for each workshop)
October 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We are less than a month away from #NAPCRG2025 in Atlanta. Excited to showcase the five workshops that Annals will be a part of at the annual conference.
For more information visit: napcrg.org/conferences/...
(THREAD with info for each workshop)
For more information visit: napcrg.org/conferences/...
(THREAD with info for each workshop)
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:
As generative #AI reshapes health care & education, graduate medical education must evolve too. This article explores how AI can enhance learning & training while highlighting the ethical, practical & policy challenges educators must address
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As generative #AI reshapes health care & education, graduate medical education must evolve too. This article explores how AI can enhance learning & training while highlighting the ethical, practical & policy challenges educators must address
www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
October 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:
As generative #AI reshapes health care & education, graduate medical education must evolve too. This article explores how AI can enhance learning & training while highlighting the ethical, practical & policy challenges educators must address
www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
As generative #AI reshapes health care & education, graduate medical education must evolve too. This article explores how AI can enhance learning & training while highlighting the ethical, practical & policy challenges educators must address
www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
In this article, a family doctor reflects on a lifetime of care in a rural community, bearing witness to life and loss, and finding meaning, humility, and connection in the cemetery where her patients and one day she herself will rest.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In this article, a family doctor reflects on a lifetime of care in a rural community, bearing witness to life and loss, and finding meaning, humility, and connection in the cemetery where her patients and one day she herself will rest.
📰 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
📰 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
This article from our most recent issue introduced an innovative way to reframe existing quality data into a patient-centered format, helping clinicians better engage with outcomes and offering a model for future quality metric design. #FMsky #Medsky
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October 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This article from our most recent issue introduced an innovative way to reframe existing quality data into a patient-centered format, helping clinicians better engage with outcomes and offering a model for future quality metric design. #FMsky #Medsky
🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
This study finds that after the Affordable Care Act, more low-income U.S. adults aged 18–64 reported having a regular place for care, though many still faced challenges like access barriers and shifting preferences. #FMsky #Medsky
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October 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This study finds that after the Affordable Care Act, more low-income U.S. adults aged 18–64 reported having a regular place for care, though many still faced challenges like access barriers and shifting preferences. #FMsky #Medsky
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The Starfield Summit on Advancing AI & Digital Health in #PrimaryCare brought together more than 80 leaders to explore how AI can strengthen (not replace) the human core of Primary Care. #FMsky #Medsky
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October 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Starfield Summit on Advancing AI & Digital Health in #PrimaryCare brought together more than 80 leaders to explore how AI can strengthen (not replace) the human core of Primary Care. #FMsky #Medsky
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📰 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
Dr. Meghana Rajashekara Swamy shares how lessons from her grandfather’s clinic in Bangalore shaped her approach to geriatric medicine. Emphasizing the power of presence, empathy, and human connection in patient care. #FMsky #Medsky
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October 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Dr. Meghana Rajashekara Swamy shares how lessons from her grandfather’s clinic in Bangalore shaped her approach to geriatric medicine. Emphasizing the power of presence, empathy, and human connection in patient care. #FMsky #Medsky
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A new study examines how federal health surveys collect data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and differences of sex development (DSD). #FMsky #Medsky #PrimaryCare
Learn more from this study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
Learn more from this study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
October 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A new study examines how federal health surveys collect data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and differences of sex development (DSD). #FMsky #Medsky #PrimaryCare
Learn more from this study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
Learn more from this study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
Make sure to catch up on the latest episodes and explore more from the 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭.
Bringing the latest research in #PrimaryCare research to life. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #FMsky #Medsky
🎙️ Listen now! www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Bringing the latest research in #PrimaryCare research to life. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #FMsky #Medsky
🎙️ Listen now! www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
October 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Make sure to catch up on the latest episodes and explore more from the 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭.
Bringing the latest research in #PrimaryCare research to life. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #FMsky #Medsky
🎙️ Listen now! www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Bringing the latest research in #PrimaryCare research to life. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #FMsky #Medsky
🎙️ Listen now! www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
In this reflective essay, drawing on her own experiences with illness, a philosopher & bioethicist explores what patient-centered self-disclosure looks like & why it’s important in the intimate, vulnerable realm of healthcare
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Authored: @jasminegunkel.bsky.social
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Authored: @jasminegunkel.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In this reflective essay, drawing on her own experiences with illness, a philosopher & bioethicist explores what patient-centered self-disclosure looks like & why it’s important in the intimate, vulnerable realm of healthcare
www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
Authored: @jasminegunkel.bsky.social
www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
Authored: @jasminegunkel.bsky.social
A new study of seven Oregon organizations identifies 14 key functions that define effective, whole-person care for pregnant people with substance use disorder. #FMsky #Medsky ohsunews.bsky.social, @deb-201.bsky.social
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October 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A new study of seven Oregon organizations identifies 14 key functions that define effective, whole-person care for pregnant people with substance use disorder. #FMsky #Medsky ohsunews.bsky.social, @deb-201.bsky.social
www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
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𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:
The 2025 Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference brought together 131 participants, including 58 first-timers. Attendees gained new skills to enhance research, policy, and practice. #FMsky #Medsky
Learn more here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
The 2025 Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference brought together 131 participants, including 58 first-timers. Attendees gained new skills to enhance research, policy, and practice. #FMsky #Medsky
Learn more here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
October 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:
The 2025 Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference brought together 131 participants, including 58 first-timers. Attendees gained new skills to enhance research, policy, and practice. #FMsky #Medsky
Learn more here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
The 2025 Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference brought together 131 participants, including 58 first-timers. Attendees gained new skills to enhance research, policy, and practice. #FMsky #Medsky
Learn more here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
In this study, a new automated pre-visit planning initiative is helping make #primarycare visits more efficient and collaborative by automating test ordering, scheduling & patient agenda sharing through Epic. #FMsky #Medsky
🔗 - www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
🔗 - www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
October 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In this study, a new automated pre-visit planning initiative is helping make #primarycare visits more efficient and collaborative by automating test ordering, scheduling & patient agenda sharing through Epic. #FMsky #Medsky
🔗 - www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
🔗 - www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
This study found that combining Medicare Annual Wellness Visits with problem-based visits & continuity clinicians increased completion rates from 8.4% to 50.8%, lowered no-show rates, and improved multiple quality measures. #FMsky #Medsky
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October 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This study found that combining Medicare Annual Wellness Visits with problem-based visits & continuity clinicians increased completion rates from 8.4% to 50.8%, lowered no-show rates, and improved multiple quality measures. #FMsky #Medsky
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A new mixed-methods study highlights how adding pharmacy technicians to #PrimaryCare teams can ease clinician and nurse workload while improving patient care. #FMsky #Medsky @ucsfcepc.bsky.social , @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social, @sfgov.sf.gov
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📰 - www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
October 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A new mixed-methods study highlights how adding pharmacy technicians to #PrimaryCare teams can ease clinician and nurse workload while improving patient care. #FMsky #Medsky @ucsfcepc.bsky.social , @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social, @sfgov.sf.gov
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A new study at a Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center found that ultrasound-guided during IUD insertion may improve procedural efficiency by reducing procedure time & may also improve workflow and support clinical decision-making. #FMsky #Medsky
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🔗👉 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
October 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A new study at a Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center found that ultrasound-guided during IUD insertion may improve procedural efficiency by reducing procedure time & may also improve workflow and support clinical decision-making. #FMsky #Medsky
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🔗👉 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
In this original research study, an electronic health record referral (eReferral) was implemented to connect patients with prediabetes to community diabetes prevention programs. #FMsky #Medsky @cassiedturner.bsky.social
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October 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In this original research study, an electronic health record referral (eReferral) was implemented to connect patients with prediabetes to community diabetes prevention programs. #FMsky #Medsky @cassiedturner.bsky.social
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Researchers in this study analyzed data on adults seen by family physicians in Alberta, Canada (2004–2020) to track changes in patient complexity, physician demographics, and #PrimaryCare practices. #FMsky #Medsky
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September 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Researchers in this study analyzed data on adults seen by family physicians in Alberta, Canada (2004–2020) to track changes in patient complexity, physician demographics, and #PrimaryCare practices. #FMsky #Medsky
📚 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...
📚 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...