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The leading peer-reviewed journal for research in #PrimaryCare, with a 5-year impact factor of 4.8. Always #OpenAccess, no fees to publish. https://linktr.ee/annfammed
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www.annfammed.org/content/23/2... #PrimaryCare patients prefer their PCP for routine & chronic care, willing to wait weeks—except for urgent issues (only 7.2% would wait) As health systems prioritize speed over continuity, this study suggests patient preferences favor trust over convenience #FMsky

www.annfammed.org/content/23/2... This study examines long-term inhaled corticosteroid use in COPD patients, finding that use beyond 2 years is associated with significantly greater rates of type 2 diabetes, cataracts, pneumonia, osteoporosis, fractures & recurrent pneumonia & fractures. #FMsky

Thrilled to join @annfammed.bsky.social as Reflections editorial fellow! #FamilyMedicine

Excited to announce our newest Annals of Family Medicine editorial fellow, Dr. Melanie Steiner. We are looking forward to Dr. Steiner's contributions to the journal and to #FamilyMedicine research.

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 #𝟓 of the Annals of Family Medicine podcast is 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖! Authors Drs. Shiyin Hao & Neil Kamdar discuss their study on the barriers to guideline adherence for chlamydia & gonorrhea treatment across #PrimaryCare practices. 🎙️ www.annfammed.org/content/anna...

Excellent research from Sweden on how performance-based measures contribute to physician moral distress. As a family doc in the US, I feel the pain of my Swedish colleagues. @aafp.org @annfammed.bsky.social www.annfammed.org/content/23/2...

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 #𝟓 of the Annals of Family Medicine podcast is 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖! Authors Drs. Shiyin Hao & Neil Kamdar discuss their study on the barriers to guideline adherence for chlamydia & gonorrhea treatment across #PrimaryCare practices. 🎙️ www.annfammed.org/content/anna...

Congratulations to Yohualli B. Anaya, MD, MPH and Sarina Schrager, MD, MS on the publication of their article, "Shared Decision Making Among Racially and/or Ethnically Diverse Populations in Primary Care: A Scoping Review of Barriers and Facilitators," in @annfammed.bsky.social. buff.ly/i5ScKxe

𝗡𝗘𝗪 original research study: www.annfammed.org/content/23/2... This cluster randomized controlled trail in India studied 1,671 adults to examine the effectiveness of a structured family-based cardiovascular health intervention in improving weight management. #FMSky #Medsky

The March/April 2025 issue of Annals of Family Medicine is 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄! Explore this video preview for an exclusive glimpse into our latest issue & newest research in #FamilyMedicine and #PrimaryCare #FMsky #Medsky www.annfammed.org/content/23/2...

Join the conversation and submit an Annals e-Letter! Share insights, comments, and conversation themes with readers worldwide or other journal clubs. This THREAD showcases a few of our top eLetters from our most recent issue. www.annfammed.org/eletters [ THREAD ]

This original research study from our most recent issue evaluated a peer health navigator pilot program in which navigators with lived experience supported transgender and gender-diverse individuals. #FMsky #Medsky 📰| www.annfammed.org/content/23/1...

Stay up to date on the latest AI & machine learning research in family medicine! This collection gathers articles from the top family medicine journals with new AI-related articles added as they’re published. 🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/ai-f... #FamilyMedicine #FMsky #Medsky #AIsky

www.annfammed.org/content/23/1/9 A study from our most recent issue analyzed weekly national data on acute respiratory infections in Poland using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes J00-J22. #FMsky #Medsky

This reflective essay captures the sensory experience of a family physician’s day, emphasizing the often-overlooked sounds that define the rhythm and emotion of clinical practice. #FMsky #Medsky 📰Read: www.annfammed.org/content/23/1... 🎧Listen: www.annfammed.org/content/23/1...

Annals of Family Medicine is the leading Peer-Reviewed, Open Access journal for research in #PrimaryCare and NEVER charges authors a fee for submission or publication. 🔗Learn more here: www.annfammed.org/content/caut...

🔗 - www.annfammed.org/content/earl... This early access article showcases the results of a United States public opinion survey revealing a tremendous disparity between current levels of #PrimaryCare spending & public perceptions of primary care expenditure and value. #FMsky #Medsky

Adopted individuals often have limited access to their family medical history, complicating their health care.This study explored the knowledge,training &approaches of #PrimaryCarePhysicians when caring for adult adopted patients with limited #FamilyMedical history www.annfammed.org/content/anna...

This editorial from our most recent issue, written by the editors of family medicine journals provides a unified stance on the use of artificial intelligence ( #AI ) in family medicine research and publishing. #FMsky #MedSky Learn more here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/1/1

"This is our moonshot moment: if we articulate well what we need and what we do not, this tool (AI) has the potential to restore joy to practice." www.annfammed.org/content/23/1/7 Authored by: @joserodriguezmd.bsky.social & Yves Lussier

The AHRQ EvidenceNOW initiative aimed to help #PrimaryCare practices implement universal screening for unhealthy alcohol use as a way to normalize conversations with patients about alcohol & reduce stigma towards patients who may be struggling. #FMsky #Medsky 🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/23/1...

This early access editorial authored by @mikejohansenmd.medsky.social, Andrew S. Detty & Doo Young Yun recommends that physician incentives be refocused to those that are impactful, time-limited, low-cost, & physician controlled. #FMsky #Medsky doi.org/10.1370/afm....

New Early Access study: Performance-based reimbursement (PBR) in primary care indirectly lowers perceived quality of care by increasing illegitimate tasks and contributing to moral distress among physicians. doi.org/10.1370/afm.... #FMsky #Medsky #PrimaryCare

doi.org/10.1370/afm.... This new study finds that U.S. adults overestimate #PrimaryCare spending by 10x, estimating it at 51.8% of health costs, while actual spending is 4.7%. Yet, they recognize its value: their estimate of primary care’s role (50.3%) matches actual utilization. #Medsky #FMsky

Appreciation to @annfammed.bsky.social‬ for early release publication that pairs our article on the public vastly underestimating #PrimaryCare spend with a terrific research article and editorial on the counterproductive effects of Pay4Performance. Timely findings to inform policy and practice!

Three new 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 articles from the March/April 2025 issue are now available! Explore the latest research in #PrimaryCare: www.annfammed.org/content/earl...

Listen to the key takeaway points from our latest podcast with Jade Wexler & Dr. Elizabeth Toll discussing their recently published paper "A Qualitative Study of Primary Care Physicians’ Approaches to Caring for Adult Adopted Patients" [THREAD] #FMsky #Medsky

A #PrimaryCare pediatrician reflects on the effects of the changing landscape of health care provider roles, technology & work hour restrictions on trainees’ procedural competence & in turn, on patients, health care systems, and physicians themselves. #Medsky www.annfammed.org/content/23/1...

www.annfammed.org/content/23/1... Investigating how #PrimaryCare physicians respond to the treatment burden in people with Type 2 Diabetes through video analysis of consultations, identifying 12 response strategies and emphasizing the need for optimized approaches to enhance patient-centered care.

The sounds of a clinical day shape patient care in unnoticed ways. Two family doctors reflect on how these everyday noises reveal tacit skills, emotions, and connections in their practice. @ucalgarymed.bsky.social www.annfammed.org/content/23/1...

New pub in @annfammed.bsky.social by Dr. Miranda Moore examines challenges to #FamilyMedicine research and whether financial incentives and department size influence the scholarly activity produced by family medicine departments: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39870539/ #FamilyMedicine #MedSky #FMSky

www.annfammed.org/content/23/1/5 This special report underscores that effective AI adoption starts with pinpointing specific, practical challenges. It highlights the need for AI to address clear priorities like documentation, chart reviews, medication management & patient communications.

This report considers ways to recruit & retain Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) students pursuing careers in medicine in the wake of the US Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against race-conscious admissions in higher education. #FMsky #MedSky #AffirmativeAction www.annfammed.org/content/23/1...

🗞️ www.annfammed.org/content/23/1/6 A research article used #AI to analyze voice samples, detecting depression with 71% sensitivity & 74% specificity. While not a diagnosis, the findings suggesting further research is needed to refine its accuracy & explore integration into #PrimaryCare workflows.

Check out Episode 4 of the Annals of Family Medicine Podcast where Jade Wexler and Dr. Elizabeth Toll discuss their recently published paper "A Qualitative Study of Primary Care Physicians’ Approaches to Caring for Adult Adopted Patients" Listen now: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...

This original research study examines results from an intervention to increase clinic capacity for offering medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in 15 Colorado #PrimaryCare practices. #FMsky #Medsky #FamilyMedicine 🔗 annfammed.org/content/23/1...

NEW Study: www.annfammed.org/content/23/1... A national survey of 42 #PrimaryCare practices found that practices completing flexible, multistage interventions showed significant improvement in Integrated Behavioral Health, particularly in workflows, integration methods & patient identification

A study utilized the 2022 CERA FM Department Chair survey to investigate the link between financial incentives and scholarly activity, finding no significant association between incentives and scholarly output but identifying faculty size as a significant factor 🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/23/1...

Original Research: www.annfammed.org/content/23/1... Study evaluated a peer health navigator pilot program where experienced navigators supported transgender & gender-diverse individuals. Findings showed they connected clients to services, provided reliable information, & offered emotional support

A new qualitative study showcases results from in-depth interviews with 23 #PrimaryCare physicians on how to approach the care of adopted adults who have limited access to their family medical history, emphasizing key insights & implications for practice. #FMsky www.annfammed.org/content/23/1...

Episode #4 of the Annals podcast is OUT NOW! www.annfammed.org/content/anna... Jade Wexler & Dr. Elizabeth Toll discuss their study on how #PrimaryCare physicians approach caring for adopted adults with limited family medical history, highlighting key findings & implications for practice. #FMsky