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Recent Examples of family physician
After four weeks of intensive cardiac physical therapy rehabilitation, Stewart, a family physician, returned to the office to see patients.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Feb. 2024
For family physicians, though, getting enough doses to meet that demand has been a struggle.
—Alice Park, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Sebastian Tong, a family physician with UW Medicine who studies loneliness, told Axios last month that people have to work harder to overcome social inertia when their interactions are mostly online.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Parents should also discuss any concerns with their family physician.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Feb. 2024
For family physicians, though, getting enough doses to meet that demand has been a struggle.
—Alice Park, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Sebastian Tong, a family physician with UW Medicine who studies loneliness, told Axios last month that people have to work harder to overcome social inertia when their interactions are mostly online.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Parents should also discuss any concerns with their family physician.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family physician
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The family doctor In the Oregon community where Nicole Snow grew up, Dr. David Farley was always there.Meena Duerson, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024
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Like a trusted family doctor, perhaps nothing is more familiar than the medical drama.EW.com, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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If a referral is needed, ask your regular healthcare provider, such as a family practitioner, primary care provider, or, in some cases, a gynecologist.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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Robert Jeffrey Zimmer was born on Nov. 5, 1947, in New York City to Dr. Max Zimmer, a family practitioner in the West Village of Manhattan, and Harriet (Brokaw) Mr. Zimmer, who managed her husband’s medical office.Sam Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2023
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It can be used to deepen the flaws in the system that’s fueling so much outrage, or it can be used to create more time for doctors to treat patients and more support for patients to improve their health between doctor visits through personalized behavior change.Arianna Huffington, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Talk to your doctor if this type of pain is interfering with your daily life.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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Every physician should have the strategies and skills needed to be well despite the inevitable stressors of our careers.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, physicians spent an average of 15.5 hours per week on paperwork and administrative or operational tasks.Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Family physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20physician. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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