Research Representing the Changing Landscape of Family Medicine

[摘要] Family medicine continues to evolve in response to new technologies, new theories, and new problems to address. This issue of JABFM includes studies on the integration of artificial intelligence into primary care, thoughts on how medicine can address climate change, and some novel approaches to important issues in family medicine. Studies on medication assisted therapy, continuity of care, and periodontitis are among the original research in this issue. In addition, research on screening for social needs, updated guidelines, and case reports are included.New Perspectives on Family MedicineThe age of artificial intelligence in medicine has begun and will likely revolutionize primary care, and in general, medical practice. Two reports describe AI within primary care in Canada. The first looks at the systems level of AI implementation across the country1 while the other looks at clinician and staff level perspectives regarding AI.2Providing preventive services is 1 of the most important functions of a family physician. However, it does not have the immediacy or urgency of other medical issues.

[学科分类] 过敏症与临床免疫学