Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien
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To explore comprehensiveness of care in patients with depression by examining associations between a diagnosis of depression, frequency of primary care visits, and Papanicolaou test completion. ⋯ While depression was associated with fewer completed Pap tests, women with depression who saw their family doctors more often were more likely to be screened for cervical cancer. More primary care visits for depression treatment may be associated with an improved likelihood of screening for cervical cancer.
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To understand the services offered at a youth clinic as a site specializing in youth sexual health services, and the implications of this model for young people's well-being. ⋯ Considered together, the characteristics of a youth clinic promote access to youth sexual health services on several levels. The findings encourage general practitioners to collaborate with services connected to family medicine when supporting young people's sexual health.