Family Medicine Vital Signs

Learners and teachers in family medicine providing insight on health care.

Family Medicine Vital Signs

"Learners and teachers in family medicine providing insight on health care"

– Welcome –

This blog was created to represent ideas, a place to share opinions, and let the world know the experiences of those associated with the Division of Family Medicine at the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah. We welcome all and invite each to read and learn more about our Division, our members, and who we are.

Blog posts are the opinions of their authors only, and do not reflect the opinions of the Division of Family Medicine, the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, the University of Utah, or any affiliates thereof.

Reflections On Healthcare Access

April 10, 2024

by Hendrik Stegall, MD Utahns can’t find a doctor. That was the highlight of a recent Salt Lake Tribune article, which suggested that many parts of Utah have fewer than one MD per 1,000 residents. For folks in rural Utah, it can take hours to get to and from the nearest doctor’s office, making even … More Reflections On Healthcare Access

Why You Should Choose Family Medicine

October 25, 2023

by Brian Bertsche, MD Future Medical Professionals, As you continue on your journey through medical school, the choice of your medical specialty is a pivotal decision. The allure of more high-profile specialties may seem appealing at first, but the ever-evolving field of family medicine should not be overlooked. In this blog, I want to share … More Why You Should Choose Family Medicine

Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Current Treatment and Follow-up Recommendations

August 30, 2023

by Leila Noghrehchi, MD Currently many psychiatrists are struggling with the ability to take patients with newly or undiagnosed ADHD into their practices due to schedule congestion with maintenance and follow-up appointments. Many primary care providers (PCP) continue to be wary of prescribing stimulants due to concerns of misuse and cardiovascular risk. ADHD is a … More Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Current Treatment and Follow-up Recommendations

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