{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IFM | Empowering Patient Research: Inside FamilyDoctor.org","description":" In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we hear from Dr. Alex McDonald and Dr.&amp;nbsp;Alexa Mieses Malchuk. They discuss&amp;nbsp;how family physicians can effectively engage with patients who conduct their own research before appointments. Dr. McDonald and Dr.&amp;nbsp;Mieses Malchuk&amp;nbsp;share their insights on how family medicine has shaped their careers, the importance of building relationships with patients, and strategies for addressing misinformation. The conversation also highlights&amp;nbsp;the American Academy of Family Physicians' (AAFP) patient-facing website, familydoctor.org, and&amp;nbsp;the new features and improvements of familydoctor.org, designed to better serve both physicians and patients in finding credible health information.&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;   Topics by Timestamp&amp;nbsp;   00:00 Introduction to Inside Family Medicine&amp;nbsp;   00:11 Meet the Experts: Dr. McDonald and Dr.&amp;nbsp;Mieses Malchuk&amp;nbsp;   01:31 Choosing Family Medicine: Personal Stories&amp;nbsp;   03:40 Engaging Patients Who Do Their Own Research&amp;nbsp;   05:39 Navigating Online Medical Information&amp;nbsp;   14:50 FamilyDoctor.org: A Valuable Resource&amp;nbsp;   17:56 Final Thoughts and Takeaways&amp;nbsp;   20:48 Closing Remarks and Contact Information&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Additional Resources&amp;nbsp; Visit familydoctor.org&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Disclaimer:&amp;nbsp;Copyright 2025. AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker\u2019s own and do not&amp;nbsp;represent&amp;nbsp;those of AAFP.\u202f The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice.\u202f AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use.\u202f Consult&amp;nbsp;an appropriate professional&amp;nbsp;concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically&amp;nbsp;stated&amp;nbsp;otherwise.\u202f AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Inside Family Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/499348","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39748220\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197532875"}