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In her latest editorial, third-year medical student Nidhi Bhaskar '21 MD'26 addresses the urgent need for improved end-of-life care conversations. Bhaskar critically examines the existing gaps in how these sensitive discussions are managed within healthcare settings. Her piece highlights the challenges faced by patients and providers alike, emphasizing the importance of improving palliative care literacy and approaching end-of-life conversations with greater empathy and clarity. This editorial offers valuable insights into creating a more compassionate and patient-centered approach to end-of-life care. Read: #PalliativeCare

A new program in Massachusetts will allow internationally-trained physicians to practice medicine with mentorship, helping address the state's primary care shortage. This initiative brings skilled professionals into underserved communities, improving care through diverse cultural understanding. https://lnkd.in/eTQrdUtB

The AAFP urges Congress to vote YES on a legislative package that includes several health provisions that will improve patient outcomes, bolster the family physician workforce, and increase access to primary care. We are excited to see that the proposal includes a 5-year extension of the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education programing, funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, reauthorization of SUPPORT and PAHPA Acts, and a partial adjustment to address a forthcoming physician payment cut. To learn more, check our our statement. We look forward to working with the 119th Congress and the incoming administration to advance long-term policies to ensure that everyone has access to affordable and comprehensive primary care. https://lnkd.in/eE-Mhgzd

⚡ The new Family Medicine Regulation brings radical changes to healthcare services. Discover the details of the regulation and the reactions of the public and healthcare professionals in this article.

One small positive step in the right direction to start off the week. A new family doctor in Gore Bay, Ontario, has significantly reduced wait times for medical appointments, highlighting the positive impact of the Practice Ready Ontario program aimed at integrating internationally trained physicians into rural communities. This initiative is expected to connect 120,000 people to primary care in the coming years as part of efforts to address healthcare access issues in northern Ontario. #OntarioHealth #RuralHealthcare #PracticeReadyOntario #GoreBay #PrimaryCare

In this insightful piece by McKnight's Home Care, Aledade Senior Medical Director Dr. Josh Lowentritt highlights the transformative potential of comprehensive advance care planning in driving better patient outcomes and reducing health care costs. https://ow.ly/m23c50Uf46R

💡 iQ Medical Supporting University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust on Stop the Pressure Day 💡 Today our very own Lisa Hinchliffe is at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham today, proudly supporting the Tissue Viability Team during their Stop the Pressure Day. Are you really looking, are you really listening…? This year’s focus is particularly meaningful, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and recognising pressure damage across all skin tones and addressing the unique challenges of caring for End of Life patients. At iQ Medical, we’re committed to supporting our healthcare heroes. Our team will be out and about this week in support of Stop the Pressure Campaigns. Did you know that in older people Pressure Ulcers are associated with a Fivefold increase in mortality with hospital mortality reported at 25% to 35%. The more we can do to raise awareness the better the chances of survival rates and reduced mortality rates. #StopThePressure #TissueViability #HealthcareHeroes #PatientCare #PreventPressureUlcers

New Massachusetts legislation seeks to address primary care shortages in the state’s underserved and rural communities by opening the door to internationally trained physicians. Learn more about the requirements: https://lnkd.in/gSxtwktu Authored by Husch Blackwell's Crystal Bloom, Rebecca Rodman, and Taylor White. #Massachusetts #HealthcareLaw

There is no health equity without equity in diagnosis which spans public health, medicine, nursing, community and much else. Join National Acadmey of Medicine Workshop Sept 23-24 to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eN764tKS

Journal of Palliative Medicine fast-tracked article: Top Ten Tips Palliative Clinicians Should Know About Rural Palliative Care in the United States https://lnkd.in/gBA2r-DQ