Women's Health Care, Prevention in Practice, and Common Medical Illnesses

Abstract

This issue is informative on common family medicine concerns. There are several articles on women's health issues (family physicians providing obstetric care, COVID-19 and cervical cancer screening, the availability of in vitro fertilization, and digital preconception risk counseling). Other specific prevention topics include digital push notifications to patients, the relationship of primary care utilization and emergency department use, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, and shared decision making for prostate cancer screening. Two articles discuss pain management. State changes in physician licensure requirements are receiving increased interest, with potential long-term impact. Medication side effects are tied to adherence - what should we do? Patient-Activated Reliever-Triggered Inhaled Corticosteroid (PARTICS) is helpful.