Social Determinants of Health and Beyond: Information to Help Family Physicians Improve Patient Care

Social determinants of health (sdohs) are a theme in this issue. in addition,we include a series of clinical articles to inform family medicine. one helps to demystify the process of obtaining hearing care. another provides a case report of how a vanishing twin can confuse a newly available test. we also share articles on the early symptoms and signs of femoral insufficiency fractures and a simple test to help diagnose basal cell carcinomas. family physicians provide their views on point-of-care tests. positive outcomes are reported for behavioral health integration into family medicine offices and for diabetes education among patients cared for within patient-centered medical homes. a questionnaire can help family physicians identify and facilitate conversations with their patients about adverse childhood experiences.