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Beyond 7 minutes

I trained as a Family Doctor so that I would be ready to help patients with any challenge. The old school family doc used to take that skill set out into the community on house calls, sports sidelines, and town hall meetings. At some point the job description was boiled down into a job that started and ended with a 7 minute office visit. That setup is not good for patients, and it's not good for doctors. In this column I hope to start to push the boundary of where the doctor patient interaction takes place - onto the page, into the community, and beyond 7 minutes.

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Winter time cold symptoms are annoying and tiring. Whether it’s a sore throat, runny nose, cough or all three being sick is no fun! Although there is no cure for the common cold, there are definitely things you can do to give yourself the best chance of staying healthy. If you do get sick, there are some great remedies to try at home. Of course, Portland Direct Primary Care is here if you need us. Advice from the internet should never be a substitute for advice from a doctor who knows you.

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health careOren Gersten, MDcold season, primary care, doctor, direct primary care