Effect of Group Medical Appointments on Glycemic Control of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

Rationale. To evaluate the effectiveness of group medical appointments (GMAs) for patients with type 2 diabetes. Objective.

Shared medical appointments: An innovative approach to patient care.

This article provides an overview of shared medical appointments, an innovative approach to managing patients with chronic conditions. The Diabetes Shared Medical Appointment of the Veterans Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System, conducted by an interprofessional team and led by a nurse practitioner, is described.