A critical focus of the FAFP is to help our members treat their patients more effectively. With the complexities of today's health care system, we want to provide you with the most up-to-date family medicine information to prepare you to make the best decisions and choices for your patients and practices. Here you will find the news that matters most to family physicians, along with updates on what the FAFP is doing for you.
February 03, 2012
Texas AFP Overcomes Attempts to Legislate Independent Practice for Nurses
Texas AFP Overcomes Attempts to Legislate Independent Practice for Nurses
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January 26, 2012
ABFM Update Regarding ‘Board Eligibility’
ABFM Update Regarding ‘Board Eligibility’
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January 19, 2012
Women’s Health Screening Recommendations
Women's Health Screening Recommendations
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January 18, 2012
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Effective Management Strategies for Patient-Tailored Care
Rheumatoid Arthritis Webinar January 24
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January 05, 2012
Controlled Substances Model Consent Form
As the result of the enactment of HB 7095, effective January 1, 2012, each and every patient who receives ANY controlled substances for the treatment of chronic non-malignant pain in an office setting (even if such treatment is not provided in a "pain-clinic") MUST enter into an agreement with the treating physician. This agreement must meet strict standards, including agreements that only one physician and one pharmacy will be used, as well as other protections designed to prevent the
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January 05, 2012
Controlled Substances Evaluation Program (E-FORCSE)
Effective January 1, 2012, and in accordance with s. 456.44(2), Florida Statutes, ALL physicians who prescribe ANY controlled substance as defined in s. 893.03, for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain, MUST designate himself or herself as a controlled substance prescribing practitioner on the practitioner profile.
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October 10, 2011
Area Medical Offices become Centers for Diabetes Excellence
This Tampa Your Health Special Sections Page, Tampa Bay online.
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September 30, 2011
Neirouz Bshara Joseph, M.D.: Simple Steps for a Healthier You
By Neirouz Bshara Joseph of Jacksonville, M.D., chairwoman of the Women's Health Task Force for the Florida Academy of Family Physicians Many of us are thinking about our New Year's resolutions for 2011. For a lot of people, staying healthy is at the top of the list. Here are 10 tips to follow to help you make 2011 your healthiest year.
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October 13, 2010
Cost of smoking: Cessation Programs Save Lives
As president of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians, each year I see the devastating health effects of tobacco use throughout Florida. While most health consequences are felt by the user and those around them, the economic impact of tobacco use is spread to everyone through health care costs, medical expenditures and even a loss of workplace productivity. Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/opinion/letters-readers/2010-10-13/story/cost-smoking-cessation-programs-save-li
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September 15, 2010
Heart disease: Why Cholesterol Matters
High blood cholesterol increases the chance of developing heart disease. Over 65 million Americans have high blood cholesterol.
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