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As part of your commitment to falls prevention, please visit APMA's newly updated Falls Prevention resource page and share the resources with your patients and colleagues to increase awareness of falls, the importance of prevention, and the role podiatrists play in this important public health effort. Be sure to share the infographics found here and here!
Visit https://www.apma.org/PracticingDPMs/content.cfm?ItemNumber=18479 to view the full article online. |
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Ground-level falls have become an increasing cause of trauma in the U.S. in recent years.
Visit https://news.ohsu.edu/2021/09/20/falling-into-a-crisis to view the full article online. |
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Balance-building exercises and improving cardiovascular fitness can help to reduce the risk of falls.
Visit https://www.witn.com/2021/09/21/falls-prevention-exercise-advice-prevent-falls/ to view the full article online. |
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Choosing private practice can lead to feelings of greater autonomy.
Visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/how-private-practice-helped-doctor-find-work-life-balance to view the full article online. |
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The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act is designed to protect physicians from the scourge of burnout and suicide.
Visit https://time.com/6099936/doctor-burnout-pandemic/ to view the full article online. |
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The prospect of administrative burden is often a factor in patients delaying or skipping care, researchers say.
Visit https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/the-surprising-reason-patients-are-skipping-or-stalling-their-care/ to view the full article online. |
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Tingling in the feet can have a number of possible causes, including nerve root compression and peripheral neuropathy.
Visit https://www.health.com/mind-body/tingling-in-feet to view the full article online. |
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Moisture is often the common denominator when it comes to smelly shoes. Editor's note: Share APMA's resources on toenail fungus and sweaty feet with your patients. Visit https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/best-ways-keep-every-single-132000475.html to view the full article online. |
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Shoes designed for tennis may help to reduce the risk of injury when playing the sport compared to other types of shoes. Editor's note: Check out the latest list of APMA Seal-Accepted products and recommend them to your patients. Visit https://footwearnews.com/feature/best-tennis-shoes-womens-1202812906/ to view the full article online. |
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EHR inbox alerts and a variety of other notifications and messages are contributing to physician burnout now more than ever. Editor's note: APMA has resources for members navigating telehealth and well-being during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Visit https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/94652 to view the full article online. |
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Considering possible obstacles and better-integrating telehealth into existing systems are among the potential solutions for long-term telehealth success.
Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/pandemic-lessons-how-to-successfully-sustain-telehealth-long-term to view the full article online. |
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The pandemic is expected to have a negative financial impact on hospitals through at least the end of the year, according to a new report. Editor's note: Visit www.apma.org/covid19 for resources you need to keep your practice thriving during the pandemic and beyond. Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/covid-19-will-push-hospital-losses-to-54b-this-year-report-estimates.html to view the full article online. |
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When establishing a mentoring relationship, it's important to consider such factors as frequency of interaction and the amount of time it's likely to involve. Editor's note: It's quick and easy to join the Mentor Network. Do your part in the student recruitment effort! Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/what-you-need-to-know-about-mentoring-other-doctors to view the full article online. |
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Active listening and demonstrating empathy are among the tips for connecting with patients. Editor's note: Check out APMA's new resource on soft skills for physicians. Visit https://www.physicianspractice.com/view/making-an-emotional-connection-with-patients to view the full article online. |