Annals of Family Medicine

Drawing on the five works of narrative reflection published in this issue of Annals of Family Medicine, this editorial explains why stories and reflective writing are an essential complement to scientific research.

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𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:
New competency attestation requirements from the American Board of Family Medicine bring both challenge and opportunity. Procedural skills strengthen comprehensive, trusted care—especially in underserved communities.

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This reflection discusses that medical trainees should be taught to write notes that are patient-centered, respectful, and mindful of bias. Explaining that traditional documentation language can unintentionally harm trust when patients read their records.

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This study explored why family physicians in Ontario are leaving comprehensive care and what policy changes could help retain them. The study identified financial strain, heavy administrative burdens, rising costs, and limited support as key reasons for leaving.

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An urban #FamilyMedicine residency clinic used an interdisciplinary team to streamline hepatitis C care, boosting treatment and cutting time to start therapy from over 6 months to under 2 months.

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𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:
@aafp.org released a new framework to improve early detection and management of type 1 diabetes by connecting clinical care with community support.

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This study assessed improvements in nutrition security for Medicaid patients with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes by implementing a produce prescription program, receiving $40/month for 6 months via debit card to buy fresh fruits & vegetables.

Full study & Results: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...

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Expanding on the CRISP guidelines, the CRISP Translation Guide provides guidance for translating #PrimaryCare research documentation into various languages in order to facilitate & support the worldwide dissemination and application of research results

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A third-year medical student reflects on a month-long #FamilyMedicine rotation in rural Texas, reshaping his sense of professional identity and highlighting how close-knit communities blur the line between physician and neighbor.

Full essay here:
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Researchers examined how implementing the Office Champions Quality Improvement Model could improve alcohol screening and brief intervention (ASBI) practices in #PrimaryCare settings.

Full study: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1/3

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This study examined #PrimaryCare home visits for adults 65+ in Ontario (2014–2024). Showing visits rose slightly before 2019, then fell 29.7% from Oct 2019–Jun 2020 after incentive changes & early COVID-19. #FMsky #Medsky

Full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...

This study of 1,207 older adults receiving home-based primary care, seeing the same GP for ≥75% of visits was associated with a 31% lower hazard of home ambulance services, a 39% lower hazard of emergency department visits, & 35% lower hazard of hospital admissions

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What does it take to make #AI-assisted messaging work in #PrimaryCare?

This report shares lessons from a clinic’s early use of AI-assisted messaging, showing how careful prompt design and human oversight can make inbox replies safer and more useful.

Report here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...

In 32 #PrimaryCare clinics, higher-intensity strategies cut opioid doses & improved pain/function screening. Clinic- and prescriber-level support lowered overall costs vs. system-only approaches.

Full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...

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The cover of the Annals of Family Medicine featuring a table of contents.

@annfammed.bsky.social has published a study coauthored by DFMCH members examining how different types of support for clinics affected opioid prescribing and overall costs. Read more about the article here: www.fammed.wisc.edu/dfmch-resear...

𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰! The January/February 2026 Issue of Annals of Family Medicine. #FMsky #Medsky

📽️Check out our video preview to learn more about what's inside our first issue of the year: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...

The Healthcare Workforce Shortage Is Growing; States Are Rushing To Fix It Studies indicate that the country will have a shortage of nearly 86,000 physicians by 2036.

A recent Annals of Family Medicine study, "Family Physician Workforce Trends: The Toll on Rural Communities" Authored by Colleen T. Fogarty, Hoon Byun and Alison N. Huffstetler is highlighted by @forbes.com

Read full Annals of Family Medicine study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...

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Learn more about sending an E-Letter here: www.annfammed.org/eletters

The Annals Journal Club brings learners together to think critically about the issues shaping #PrimaryCare. Students, trainees, residents, and interns are invited to discuss research, share perspectives, and explore how collective learning can inform real-world practice.

"Medical Interpreting in Primary Care: Design and Validation of a Replicable Training Program"

French, Spanish and German translation of the study can be found here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...

Select Annals of Family Medicine articles are now available in multiple languages. 👇

"Continuity of Primary Care and Preventable Hospitalization for Acute Conditions: A Machine Learning–Based Record Linkage Study"

Hindi & Vietnamese translations here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...

In this qualitative study, general practitioners show that trust in patients is foundational, develops over time, and plays a key role in maintaining therapeutic relationships, particularly for complex or high-needs patients.

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In this editorial associated with the "Action Collaborative on Traumatic Brain Injury Care: Adapted Clinical Practice Guideline" article, the author calls the guideline a long-awaited & important step towards standardizing TBI care and improving patient outcomes.

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NEW Annals of Family Medicine Podcast episode

The third episode in our live from NAPCRG 2025 series with Dr. Eldin & the Annals team, spotlighting the people behind the journal & how the annual meeting fosters lasting connections with authors & researchers

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Expanding beyond its annual meeting, NAPCRG+ is a year-round platform offering accessible training, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities to strengthen the global #PrimaryCare research community. #FMsky #Medsky

FM Update - Learn more about NAPCRG+ here:
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An analysis of the AMA Physician Masterfile found an 11% decline in family physicians practicing in rural U.S. communities. Despite workforce initiatives, the decline exacerbates rural health disparities.

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Grateful to our audience for engaging with conversations that spotlight #PrimaryCare & #FamilyMedicine research

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