Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien
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To provide a summary of the noteworthy medical articles published in 2023 that are relevant to family physicians. ⋯ Research published in 2023 yielded several high-quality articles with topics relevant to primary care, including cardiovascular care, irritable bowel syndrome, care of the elderly, and acne management.
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To outline an approach to the assessment and initial management of patients with burns in the rural emergency department setting. Three mnemonics are presented that can be used for both the assessment and the initial management of patients with burns in rural settings. ⋯ Using a systematic approach may help improve burn injury outcomes for patients and provide practitioners with a step-by-step framework for the management of patients with burns in rural settings.
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To develop an approach for identifying, investigating, and initially managing common causes of chronic wrist pain seen by primary care practitioners. ⋯ Chronic wrist pain is a functionally limiting problem best managed with timely diagnosis and treatment. A thorough history and physical examination are the cornerstones of an effective evaluation. When diagnosis is delayed, some wrist pathologies can lead to relatively poor outcomes, such as a scaphoid fracture nonunion resulting in diffuse wrist osteoarthritis.