Opinion columns

AMA Leader Commentary

Messages to all physicians about current events in medical practice.

• It's fiscally irresponsible not to address liability reform, by AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD - Feb. 6
• Clinical experience is the essence of a career in medicine, by Robert M. Wah, MD, AMA board chair - Jan. 23
• Congress misses another chance to fix Medicare SGR, by AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD - Jan. 2

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Ethics Forum

A monthly column from the Institute for Ethics at the AMA that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice.

• Physicians can find themselves in the middle of medical guideline debates - Jan. 16

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In the Courts

A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians, by staff writer Alicia Gallegos. Columns prior to April 25 were written by Amy Lynn Sorrel.

• Doctor can be sued for emotional distress despite lack of physical negligence - Jan. 30

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Practice Management

A column on managing your practice, by staff writer Victoria Stagg Elliott.

• How to conquer clutter in your physician office - Jan. 16
• "Side-by-side" alliances may add financial stability to practices - Jan. 9

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Technically Speaking

A practical look at information technology issues and usage, by business writer Pamela Lewis Dolan.

• How your practice can get the most from tech support - Feb. 6
• Successful cloud-based EMR should include data rights in vendor's contract - Jan. 30

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