Practice Reopening Guidance
Conflicting information can make it difficult for practices to make decisions about resuming in-person visits. This guidance is meant to help you weigh decisions about your practice operations.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/Covid-19-practice-management/practice-reopening-guidance.html
Physician Employment Issues
What physicians need to know about COVID-related changes in their employment.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/Covid-19-practice-management/employment-issues.html
COVID 19 Testing - Guide for Physicians
Testing is key in responding to a global pandemic like COVID-19. But information on coronavirus testing is evolving constantly. This resource offers family physicians guidance, from who should be tested and test availability, to specimen collection and coding and billing.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/covid-19_resources/covid-19--testing.html
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Telehealth Questions
An FAQ for the most common telehealth and telemedicine questions from the AAFP.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/telehealth/faq.html
COVID-19: Coding Scenarios
Confused on how to code different situations during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let the AAFP walk you through different scenarios.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/telehealth/coding-scenarios.html
Coding Scenario: Audio-only
Confused on how to code different situations during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let the AAFP walk you through different scenarios.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/telehealth/coding-scenarios/audio-only.html
Coding Scenario: Coding for In-person Visits
Confused on how to code different situations during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let the AAFP walk you through different scenarios.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/telehealth/coding-scenarios/in-person.html
Coding Scenario: Telehealth
Confused on how to code different situations during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let the AAFP walk you through different scenarios.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/telehealth/coding-scenarios/telehealth.html
Coding Scenario: Virtual-Digital
Confused on how to code different situations during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let the AAFP walk you through different scenarios.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/telehealth/coding-scenarios/virtual-digital.html
COVID-19: Claims Reimbursement to Health Care Providers and Facilities for Testing and ...
Learn more about the COVID-19 uninsured program portal, including how it works, what members have to do, what’s covered, and how much you will be reimbursed.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/financial-relief/uninsured-program.html
COVID-19 Town Hall Questions
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/questions.html
COVID-19: CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
More information on how grant money from the CARES Act will be dispersed to family physicians and health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/financial-relief/provider-relief-fund.html
COVID-19: How to Apply for Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments
The AAFP has rounded up exactly how each state and/or region can apply for accelerated and advance payments through Medicare during the COVID-19 crisis.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/financial-relief/mac.html
Small Business Administration Assistance for Family Physicians During COVID-19
The SBA is providing targeted, low-interest loans to qualifying small businesses, including family physician practices, during the COVID-19 crisis.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/financial-relief/sba.html
COVID-19: Financial Relief for Family Physicians
The AAFP breaks down CARES Act, what it means for family physicians, and how to get the funding your practice needs now to battle COVID-19.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/financial-relief.html
COVID-19: Changes to CME Requirements and Member Dues
Learn more about AAFP membership requirements and dues relief for members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/membership-requirements-and-dues-relief.html
COVID-19: Member Communications Town Hall QandA Archive
The AAFP archive of questions and answers from Virtual Town Halls related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/COVID-19-member-communications/q-a-archive.html
COVID-19: Member Communications
The AAFP archive of all member communications related to COVID-19, including emails and town hall replays.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/COVID-19-member-communications.html
COVID-19: Member Communications Town Hall Archive
The AAFP archive of COVID-19 town halls, which are held live every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. CDT beginning March 25.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/COVID-19-member-communications/town-hall-archive.html
COVID-19: Practice Management
Find resources that can help you manage your practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/Covid-19-practice-management.html
COVID-19: CME
Earn CME credit on new AAFP activities and access additional COVID-19 education resources.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/COVID-19_cme.html
COVID-19: Clinical Resources and Patient Education
Get AAFP-vetted resources to prepare your practice, help your patients, and stay informed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/covid-19_resources.html
COVID-19: Member Communications Email Archive
The AAFP archive of member emails related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/COVID-19-member-communications/email-archive.html
AAFP Grassroots Advocacy Tools for Engaging Federal Policymakers on COVID-19
Tools from the AAFP on how to engage federal policymakers to advocate for family medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/advocacy-tools.html
Using Telehealth to Care for Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What you need to know about providing telehealth services to patients during COVID-19 pandemic.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/telehealth.html
COVID-19: The Latest Updates
COVID-19 Updates for AAFP Members corona virus
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/COVID-19-Latest.html
Respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Family physicians need the latest information to manage their practice and patient care during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus.html
Thank You
...Thank You Thank you for submitting your COVID-19 question for Wednesday's Virtual Town Hall. We try to address as many questions as possible during the event; any questions we don’t have time for will be addressed via our COVID-19 website by the end of the week. We appreciate all...
Patient Care : Public Health Emergencies
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/emergency/2019-coronavirus/questions/thank-you.html
Breastfeeding Is Welcome Here - Color Office Poster
breastfeediing
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/breastfeeding/HOPS%20Breastfeeding%20Poster%20-%20Color%20(FINAL).pdf
Breastfeeding Is Welcome Here - Black and White Office Poster
breastfeeding
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/breastfeeding/HOPS%20Breastfeeding%20Poster%20-%20BW%20(FINAL).pdf
Selected Issues for the Adolescent Athlete and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement
This document provides an overview of selected medical issues that are important to team physicians who are responsible for the care and treatment of athletes. It is not intended as a standard of care and should not be interpreted as such.
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMadolescentathlete.pdf
The Team Physician and Conditioning of Athletes for Sports: A Consensus Statement
The objective of this Consensus Statement is to provide physicians who are responsible for the healthcare of teams with guidelines regarding conditioning for sports. This statement specifically addresses the role of exercise in conditioning. Nutrition and supplements are outside the ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMconditioningofathletes.pdf
Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) adn the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement
This document provides an overview of select medical issues that are important to team physicians who are responsible for athletes with concussion. It is not intended as a standard of care, and should not be interpreted as such. This document is only a guide, and as such, is of a ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMconcussion.pdf
Female Athlete Issues for the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement
This document provides an overview of select musculoskeletal and medical issues that are important to team physicians who are responsible for the medical care of female athletes. It is not intended as a standard of care and should not be interpreted as such. This document is only a ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMfemaleathlete.pdf
Selected Issues in Injury and Illness Prevention and the Team Physician: A Consensus ...
This document provides an overview of selected medical issues that are important to team physicians who are responsible for the care and treatment of athletes. It is not intended as a standard of care, and should not be interpreted as such.
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMinjuryandillness.pdf
Psychological Issues Related to Injury in Athletes and the Team Physician: A Consensus ...
Team physicians must address the physical and psychological issues related to athletic activity. This athletic activity may result in physical injuries, and these injuries produce a variety of psychological reactions. Additionally, psychological factors, especially stress, are an ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMissuesrelatedtoinjury.pdf
The Team Physician and Return-to-Play Issues: A Consensus Statement
The objective of this consensus statement is to provide physicians who are responsible for the healthcare of teams with a decision process for determining when to return an injured or ill athlete to practice or competition. This statement is not intended as a standard of care, and ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMreturntoplayissues.pdf
Sideline Preparedness for the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement
The objective of the Sideline Preparedness Statement is to provide physi- cians who are responsible for making decisions regarding the medical care of athletes with guidelines for identifying and planning for medical care and services at the site of practice or competition. It is not ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMsidelinepreparedness.pdf
Team Physician Consensus statement
The objective of the Team Physician Consensus Statement is to provide physicians, school administrators, team owners, the general public, and individuals who are responsible for making decisions regarding the medical care of athletes and teams with guidelines for choosing a qualified ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMteamphysicianconsensus.pdf
Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Issue Brief
The Adult ADHD (AADHD) pilot project explored clinician perceptions, attitudes and readiness to screen, diagnose and treat adult patients with AADHD. The central aim of the project was to test the feasibility and acceptability to both patients and providers of usi ng a tablet device ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/nrn/adult-adhd-issue-brief.pdf
Postpartum Depression: Screening, Diagnosis, and Management Programs 2000 through 2010
The value and appropriateness of universal postpartum depression (PPD) screening remains controversial in the United States. To date, several PPD screening programs have been introduced and a few have been evaluated. Among those programs that have been evaluated, most report screening ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/nrn/YawnPPDMgmntOver10Years.pdf
Coding reference tobacco use prevention and cessation counseling
Coding reference tobacco use prevention and cessation counseling
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/codes-tobacco-cessation-counseling.pdf
Treating Tobacco Dependence
Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death. Family physicians have influence in the fight against tobacco and nicotine use.
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/clinicians-presentation.pdf
Ebola Frequently Asked Questions: Answers for Family Medicine Practices
Ebola Virus, FAQ
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/Ebola/Ebola%20FAQ.pdf
Americans in Motion - Healthy Interventions: A Guide to Group Visits for Chronic ...
Research indicates group visits can also provide an improved quality of care and a higher level of patient and physician satisfaction. They empower patients and also the physician and staff. Group visits allow for more time for education and relationship building. Group visits have ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/GroupVisitAIM.pdf
Clinical Practice Guideline: Planning for Labor and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
Cesarean deliveries are a common surgical procedure in the United States, accounting for one in three U.S. births. The primary purpose of this guideline is to provide clinicians with evidence to guide planning for labor and vaginal birth after cesarean (LAC/VBAC).
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/clinical_recommendations/AAFP%20PVBAC%20guideline.pdf
Pain Management and Opioid Abuse: A Public Health Concern
Chronic nonmalignant pain is a health care condition that affects a significant number of Americans and is associated with significant morbidity. In addition to the physical discomfort, chronic pain causes significant work absenteeism, family disruption, and impairment of normal ...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/pain_management/opioid-abuse-position-paper.pdf
Adolescent Immunization Office Champions Project
...American Academy of Family Physicians Adolescent Immunization Office Champions Project Final Report September 28, 2015 This project was supported by a Cooperative Agreement (1U66IP000676-01) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). AAFP...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/office-champions-final-report-adolescent.pdf
JUUL Fact Sheet - Patient
...JUUL is a brand of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or vaping device.1 JUUL (pronounced jewel) looks like a USB drive, and is promoted as an alternative to combustible cigarettes and existing e-cigarettes or vaping devices.1 JUULing is the term used when using JUUL.1 How...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/juuling-fact-sheet-patient.pdf
JUUL Fact Sheet -- Physician
...JUUL is a brand of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS), electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), or vaping device.1 JUUL (pronounced jewel) looks like a USB drive, and is promoted as an alternative to combustible cigarettes and existing e-cigarettes or vaping devices.1 JUULing...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/juuling-fact-sheet-physician.pdf
Breastfeeding Basics
...Breastfeeding Basics June 2015 1 2 Objectives At the end of this presentation, the learner will be able to: Educate their patients about the benefits of breastfeeding. Assist their patients with some of the basic breastfeeding positions. Recognize and treat common...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-basics.pptx
Mass Participation Event Management for the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement
...Team Physician Consensus Statement Mass Participation Event Management for the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement DEFINITION Mass participation event management is medical administration and par- ticipant care at these sporting events. Medical management provides safety...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/ACSMeventmanagement.pdf
Back-to-School Scheduling Postcard
...Highlight on VACCINATION 4 TEENS We hope you and your family had a wonderful summer! With school starting soon, we are sending a reminder about scheduling a check-up for your 16-year-old. Some important vaccinations may be needed at this age, and we want to help your teen be...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-back-to-school.pdf
Content for Office Websites
...Highlight on VACCINATION 4 TEENS © This program provided through the AAFP Foundation with support from Sanofi Pasteur. © 2019 American Academy of Family Physicians Updated 05/19 Parents, Please Remember: Vaccines Are CDC-Recommended 4 Teens Too! We know the...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-content-office.pdf
Content for Office Social Media Channels
...Highlight on VACCINATION 4 TEENS This program was provided through the AAFP Foundation with support from Sanofi Pasteur. © 2019 American Academy of Family Physician Updated 05/19 f Suggested Timing Facebook Content Twitter Content Winter Attention parents of teens!...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-content-social.pdf
QandA for Conversations with Parents/Guardians and Teen Patients
...Highlight on VACCINATION 4 TEENS This program was provided through the AAFP Foundation with support from Sanofi Pasteur. © 2019 American Academy of Family Physicians Updated 05/19 This guide provides facts about teen vaccinations-specifically those recommended for...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-conversations.pdf
Fact Sheet on Teen Vaccination
...This program was provided through the AAFP Foundation with support from Sanofi Pasteur. © 2019 American Academy of Family Physician Updated 05/19 *MenACWY = Quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine that helps protect against invasive disease caused by serogroups A, C, W, and Y; the CDC...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-facts-vaccination.pdf
First Scheduling Postcard
...We see that your teenager is turning 16 in the coming months. This is a great time to schedule a check-up and ensure that your teen has received the recommended immunizations. Highlight on VACCINATION 4 TEENS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-first-scheduling.pdf
Flu Reminder Postcard
...Fall is almost here… and so is flu season. Highlight on VACCINATION 4 TEENS We are sending a reminder to all parents of our teenage patients that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that teens get the flu vaccine every year. Please contact our...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-flu-reminder.pdf
From Heartbreak to Hero Testimonial Letter
...From Heartbreak to Hero After Becky’s death, my wife Dee Dee and I have made it our mission, in honor of our daughter, to educate other parents, teens, physicians, nurses, teachers, and policymakers about the importance of vaccination. This has been my mission and my cause for over...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-heartbreak.pdf
Reminder Emails/Letters and Texts
...Highlight on VACCINATION 4 TEENS This program was provided through the AAFP Foundation with support from Sanofi Pasteur. © 2019 American Academy of Family Physician Updated 05/19 This material provides you and your practice with reminders that can be sent to...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-reminder-email.pdf
Scheduling Reminder -- Letter Size
...• Babies and children get a vaccine called DTaP to help protect them from diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough), but the protection starts to wear off as they get older. • All preteens should get one Tdap shot, the booster for DTaP, at age 11 or 12. If they did not...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-reminder-letter.pdf
Scheduling Reminder -- Postcard
...We’re sending this reminder about a 16-year check-up for your teen. Highlight on VACCINATION 4 TEENS We know that you and your teen are very busy, but this is a good time for us to check on your teen’s health and discuss important vaccinations that may be needed at this age....
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-reminder-postcard.pdf
Resource Library Guidance
...Resource Library Highlight on VACCINATION 4 TEENS At a Glance Fact Sheet on Teen Vaccination Purpose: This fact sheet provides a snapshot of statistics showcasing the millions of teens that are under-vaccinated. Recommended for: Distribution/discussion at staff meetings, trainings,...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-resource-library.pdf
Scheduling Reminder -- Poster Size
...• Meningococcal meningitis is a rare, but serious disease that can claim a life in as little as one day. • Teens are at an increased risk for catching meningitis because of things they often do, like sharing water bottles, living in dorms, and kissing. • For the best protection...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/vaccines-teens/hops19-v4t-reminder-poster.pdf
Prescription: Quit Smoking
...patient name: _______________________________________________________date: ___________________ quit date: _____________________ Just before your quit date: • Write down your personal reasons for quitting. Look at your list often. • Keep a diary of when and why you smoke....
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/prescription-pad.pdf
Precripción : Dejar de Fumar
...nombre del paciente: _______________________________________________ fecha: ___________________ fecha para dejar de fumar: ________ Justo antes de su fecha para dejar de fumar: • • Escriba sus razones personales para dejar de fumar. Vea su lista a menudo. • Lleve un diario...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/prescription-pad-spanish.pdf
Quit Smoking Guide
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/stop-smoking-guide.pdf
Guía Para Dejar de Fumar
...(800) QUIT NOW guía Para dejar DE FUMAR (800) QUIT NOW ¡Felicitaciones por su decisión de dejar de fumar! Dejar de fumar es una excelente manera de mejorar su salud y la salud de las personas a su alrededor. Decidir dejar de fumar es el primer paso hacia ser un no fumador. La...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/stop-smoking-spanish.pdf
Treating Tobacco Dependence
...Treating Tobacco Dependence Ask your patients about tobacco use Act to help them quit 1 Synopsis Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death. Emerging tobacco and nicotine products (e.g., e-cigarettes) are an increasing health concern....
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/tobacco-dependence-clinicians-presentation.pptx
Addressing Alcohol Use Practice Manual
...Addressing Alcohol Use practice manual An Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention Program FASD FASDFAMILY andCOMMUNITY MEDICINE Ensure every patient who uses alcohol is identified, screened for risky drinking, and offered appropriate brief intervention,...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/alcohol/alcohol-manual.pdf
Americans in Motion - Healthy Interventions: Fitness Inventory
...Name:_ _________________________________________________________ _ Date:_______________________ We understand that physical activity, healthy eating and emotional well-being are an important part of your health. We want to partner with you to achieve your goals in these areas....
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/FitnessInventory.pdf
Americans in Motion - Healthy Interventions: Fitness Prescription
...Patient name:___________________________________________ Date:___/___/_____ Opportunity (What do I want to do?) Goal (My target) Dose (How much, how often?) Benefits (What’s in it for me?) Personal Goal(s):___________________________________...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/fitness/FitnessPrescription.pdf
Measles: It Isn't Just A Little Rash
...Measles IT ISN’T JUST A LITTLE RASH Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. MEASLES SYMPTOMS TYPICALLY INCLUDE • High fever (may spike to more than 104° F) • Cough • Runny nose • Red, watery eyes • Rash breaks out 3-5 days after symptoms...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/measles/measles_infographic_branded.pdf
The EveryOne Project -- Food Insecurity
...© 2018 american academy of family physicians page 1 Food Insecurity The EveryONE ProjectTM Advancing health equity in every community health equity issue briefs Key Messages • The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) supports federal nutrition programs as a matter...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/everyone_project/food-insecurity-brief.pdf
The Physician Advocate: Advancing Policies That Support Health Equity
...© 2018 american academy of family physicians The EveryONE ProjectTM Advancing health equity in every community Understanding the linkages between health equity and government policies is essential to ensuring that health equity is truly addressed. Health care needs to be active in...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/everyone_project/physican-advocate.pdf
sdoh-guide.pdf
...The EveryONE ProjectTM Advancing health equity in every community introduction Non-medical social needs, or social determinants of health (SDOH), have a large influence on an individual’s health outcomes. For the medical community to have a significant and lasting impact on the...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/everyone_project/sdoh-guide.pdf
2020%20GHS%20Reg%20Form%20FINAL%20updated%20fee.pdf
...COURSE REGISTRATION AAFP Global Health Summit September 16-18, 2020 | Live Stream AAFP Member ID #: ____________________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________________________________ Nickname (badge purposes):...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/global_health/2020%20GHS%20Reg%20Form%20FINAL%20updated%20fee.pdf
Social Determinants of Health: Family Physicians' Role
...The EveryONE Project Social Determinants of Health (SDoH): Family Physicians’ Role AAFP members were invited to give input in the 2017 Social Determinants of Health Survey*. Results show that family physicians want to help address their patients’ SDoH, but face barriers against...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/everyone_project/sdoh-survey-results.pdf
Naloxone Saves Lives
...This document was last updated and approved by the AMA Opioid Task Force August 2017 Co-prescribing naloxone is supported by a broad range of stakeholders including the World Health Organization6, U.S. health agencies (CDC, SAMHSA)7, state departments of health8, and many patient,...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/pain_management/co-branded-naloxone.pdf
2019 Recommendations of the AMA Opioid Task Force
...© 2019 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. AMA Opioid Task Force issues new recommendations to urge policymakers to protect patients’ access to evidence-based treatment, remove barriers to comprehensive pain care The AMA Opioid Task Force is comprised of...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/pain_management/hops19-ama-opioid-recs.pdf
safe-storage.pdf
...The American Medical Association Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse strongly supports the education and awareness of physicians, patients, policymakers, and other key stakeholders regarding the risks of prescription opioids and other medications if they are not taken as...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/pain_management/safe-storage.pdf
16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations
...Dear Colleague: August 1, 2019 The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College Health Association (ACHA), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Pharmacists Association (APhA), Society for...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/public_health/hops19-colleague-letter-sixteen.pdf
implicit-bias-training-facilitator-guide.pdf
...The EveryONE Project Advancing health equity in every community © 2019 american academy of family physicians Implicit Bias Training facilitator guide We cannot achieve the change we seek without first becoming aware that a change is necessary. Bias is state of mind tightly...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/restricted/implicit-bias-training-facilitator-guide.pdf
implicit-bias-training-participant-guide.pdf
...The EveryONE Project Advancing health equity in every community © 2019 american academy of family physicians Implicit Bias Training participant guide © 2019 american academy of family physicians participant guide | page 1 The EveryONE Project Advancing health equity in...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/restricted/implicit-bias-training-participant-guide.pdf
Taking an Accurate Sexual History - Sample Script
...Taking an Accurate Sexual History Sample Script Based upon the patient’s answers, determine if a more detailed risk assessment is needed. Use the 5 P’s approach: I am going to ask you a few questions about your sexual history. I ask everyone these questions, as they are important...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/sti/hops19-sti-script.pdf
Screenin for Sexually Transmitted Infections - Practice Manual
...Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections practice manual Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections 1 Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Current Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/sti/hops19-sti-manual.pdf
Drug Interactions With Tobacco Smoke
...drug interactions with tobacco smoke Drug/Class Mechanism of Interaction and Effects Pharmacokinetic Interactions Alprazolam (Xanax) • Conflicting data on significance, but possible â plasma concentrations (up to 50%); â half-life (35%). Bendamustine (Treanda) • Metabolized...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/drug-interactions.pdf
Electronic Cigarettes: What You Need to Know
...What are electronic cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes or e-cigs) are battery-powered devices. They use cartridges filled with a liquid that contains nicotine, flavoring, and other chemicals. This liquid is heated by the e-cigarette. It turns into a vapor that...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/e-cig-handout.pdf
Electronic Cigarettes: What You Need to Know (Spanish)
...¿Qué son los cigarrillos electrónicos? Los cigarrillos electrónicos (también conocidos como e-cigarettes o e-cigs) son aparatos que funcionan con baterías. Estos usan cartuchos llenos con un líquido que contiene nicotina, saborizante y otros químicos. El cigarrillo electrónico calienta...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/e-cig-handout-spanish.pdf
Treating Tobacco Dependence Practice Manual
...Treating tobacco dependence practice manual a systems-change approach HOP17010084 make sure every patient who uses tobacco is identified, advised to quit, and offered evidence-based treatment. www.askandact.org 1 HOP17010084 Standardize the system Meaningful Use...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/practice-manual.pdf
Pharmacologic Product Guide: FDA-Approved Medications for Smoking Cessation
...pharmacologic product guide: FDA-Approved Medications for Smoking Cessation NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (NRT) FORMULATIONS BUPROPION SR VARENICLINE GUM LOZENGE TRANSDERMAL PATCH NASAL SPRAY ORAL INHALER Nicorette1, Generic OTC 2 mg, 4 mg original, cinnamon, fruit, mint...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/pharmacologic-guide.pdf
Office Champions FQHC Project - Final Report
...1 American Academy of Family Physicians Office Champions Tobacco Cessation Federally Qualified Health Centers Project FINAL REPORT February 11, 2014 This project was supported by Pfizer Inc in collaboration with the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/office-champions-tobacco-final-report.pdf
Application for the AAFP Alcohol SBI Office Champions Project
...AAFP Member Name: ____________________________________________________________ Member ID: _________________ Direct phone number: _____________________________________ Direct email: _______________________________________ Practice Type: Solo Two physician Family medicine...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/alcohol/hops19-alcohol-sbi-grant-app.pdf
HOPS Breastfeeding Codes
...MOTHER’S ISSUES ICD-10 Breast/Nipple Infection Infection of nipple associated with pregnancy, first trimester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O91 .011 Infection of nipple associated with pregnancy, second trimester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/breastfeeding/HOPS%20-%20Breastfeeding%20Codes%20(FINAL).pdf
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
...Clinical Practice Guideline Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update Guideline Liaisons Ernestine W. Murray, RN, BSN, MAS, (Project Officer), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Glenn Bennett, MPH, CHES, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Stephen Heishman,...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/clinical_recommendations/TreatingTobaccoUseandDependence-2008Update.pdf
Draft-AAFP Guidelines Assessment for AAFP Endorsement of Clinical Practice Guidelines ...
...AAFP Guidelines Assessment for Endorsement of Clinical Practice Guidelines Developed by External Organizations [Type the Reviewer Name] Guideline Title: Developed by___________________ First Author _______________________ Date: ___________________ AAFP Reviewer:...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/clinical_recommendations/guideline-endorsement-form.pdf
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media
...AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS Subcommittee on Management of Acute Otitis Media CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media ABSTRACT. This evidence-based clinical practice guideline provides...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/clinical_recommendations/final_aom.pdf
Advance Care Planning Worksheet
...Advance Care Planning Worksheet Treatment Prefer Treatment Prefer No Treatment DPOAH to Make Decision Based on Situation Artificial Feeding (giving food through a stomach tube or a nasal gastric tube) Chemotherapy Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (use of chest compressions,...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/cognitive_care_kit/advance-care-planning.pdf
Clinical Dementia Rating Worksheet
...Subject Initials _______ CLINICAL DEMENTIA RATING (CDR) CLINICAL DEMENTIA RATING (CDR): 0 0.5 1 2 3 Impairment None 0 Questionable 0.5 Mild 1 Moderate 2 Severe 3 Memory No memory loss or slight inconsistent forgetfulness Consistent slight...
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https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/cognitive_care_kit/cdr-chart.pdf
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