What evidence is available to support use of artificial intelligence systems in primary care?

While healthcare is learning about the important role social needs play in healthcare, does screening patients for social needs have an impact on physician wellbeing?

A recent JAMA article discusses a study on physician burnout, showing that burnout increases as physicians engage more with addressing social need challenges.

To learn more, check out the ADL's Highlighted Article for 1/15/25:
Physician Engagement in Addressing Health-Related Social Needs and Burnout

As artificial intelligence tools become widespread, it is important to understand the ways that AI can be safely used to find health information.

A recent blog post and podcast episode from the American Medical Association discusses the pros and cons of using AI to search for health info, addressing credibility, types of use, and the importance of verifying info with your doctor.

To learn more, check out the ADL's January 1 Highlighted Resource:
What doctors wish patients knew about using AI for health tips

Oral health is a key factor in overall health, but access to dental care in North Carolina is an ongoing problem.

The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team supports social, physical, and economic environments which promote attaining the full potential of health and well-being for all. This blog segment highlights impactful publications which promote improved health outcomes through Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) each month.

In this months article, the authors introduce a model that would links cultural trauma to health disparities by three cultural resources: cultural modes, institutions, and lands. The article encourages the need to change policy to prevent dominant groups from dominating the resources of minority groups.

Healthcare workers can face many risks of potential workplace violence.

To assist first responders and clinicians in the affected areas, Ebsco has set up a special account for hurricane relief.

Due to the ongoing epidemic of substance use in North Carolina, many healthcare providers will find themselves treating these patients regardless of their own training on the issue.

Food insecurity for children is a serious issue that can have lifelong impacts on health.

The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team supports social, physical, and economic environments which promote attaining the full potential of health and well-being for all. This blog segment highlights impactful publications which promote improved health outcomes through Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) each month.