SMJ articles in the category "rural primary care"

Original Article

Outcomes in an Interdisciplinary Diabetes Clinic in Rural Primary Care

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary diabetes team model of care in assisting patients to achieve improved glucose control in a primary care rural setting.Methods: A family medicine clinic at a rural university medical center developed an interdisciplinary diabetes team clinic composed…

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Original Article

PTSD and Substance Use: Unrecognized Sequelae of Bioterrorism in Primary Care Providers

Background: Psychological casualties following public health emergencies are likely to significantly outnumber physical casualties. However, postevent psychological disorders may be under-recognized by primary care providers (PCPs). Methods: Rural PCPs in northern and central Florida were interviewed using a series of open-ended questions to assess knowledge of likely mental disorders, their…

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