The Annals of Family Medicine Podcast
Innovations from the cutting edge of family medicine research. About the journal: Annals of Family Medicine is an open access, peer-reviewed research journal serving the needs of scientists, practitioners, policy makers, and the patients and communities they serve. It is the top-ranked North American primary care research journal, and charges no fees for publication. The journal is a collaborative effort of seven family medicine organizations and has been in publication since 2003. https://www.annfammed.org/content/annals-family-medicine-podcast-innovations-cutting-edge-family-medicine-research
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Episodes
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Episode 1: Translating the Surgeon General’s Framework on Social Isolation and Loneliness to Actionable Steps in Primary Care
Before COVID-19, 20% of adult primary care patients felt lonely, linked to higher health care use and chronic conditions. Social isolation’s health impact rivals smoking 15 cigarettes a day. This episode offers critical strategies for primary care to address this growing epidemic. Dr. Sebastian Tong, lead author of the special report titled "The Role of Primary Care in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Epidemic," discusses the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory and outlines practical steps for primary care, including training, patient support, and public health interventions. Listen now to learn about innovative solutions for combating social isolation and improving patient care.
Annals of Family Medicine Podcast homepage:
https://www.annfammed.org/content/annals-family-medicine-podcast-innovations-cutting-edge-family-medicine-research