Health communication with Pomeranian patients: an experience report

Pomeranians in Brazil primarily reside in rural areas, maintaining distinct cultural and religious customs. In the state of Espírito Santo, a significant population speaks the Pomeranian language, often facing high rates of illiteracy in Portuguese. These social determinants of health create substantial barriers to health literacy and treatment adherence within the Family Health Strategy.

Equity and humanism in digital primary care: a literature review

In recent years, primary healthcare systems have undergone rapid digital transformation, including the expansion of telemedicine, electronic health records, and mobile health applications. These developments aim to enhance access, efficiency, and continuity of care. However, concerns remain regarding their implications for equity, patient liberty, and humanistic values—core principles of General Practice and Family Medicine.

SMART solutions for primary care to overcome access barriers: sharing experiences with e-health across Europe

The strategic use of technology has significant potential to strengthen continuity of care and reduce health inequalities in primary care. Key areas include remote consulting, wearable devices, and, increasingly, point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS). Remote consultations can bridge geographical gaps and improve timely access, while wearable devices enable remote monitoring of physiological parameters relevant to chronic disease…

“When One Suffers, All Endure”: A Family’s Shared Journey with Pancreatic Cancer

Terminal illness is never experienced in isolation. In family medicine, disease unfolds within relationships, shared responsibilities, and collective grief. Pancreatic cancer, often diagnosed late and associated with significant suffering, forces families to confront not only medical decisions but emotional, spiritual, and relational challenges. This case reflects on a family’s shared journey through terminal illness and…

Democratizing Diagnostics: Handheld Ultrasound as a Triage Tool in XXXXX Family Medicine

Acute scrotal pain requires urgent differential diagnosis between testicular torsion—a surgical emergency with a 6-hour window for testicular salvage—and inflammatory conditions such as epididymo-orchitis. In XXXX public health system (XXX), diagnostic delays of 24-48 hours are common due to limited radiology access. Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) could enable time-sensitive decision-making in resource-limited primary care settings, yet…