Michael Winters

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
Authors

Michael Winters was a contributing writer for the AMA in 2016.

Ethics

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3 Min Read

Measuring moral choices by physicians: Standing up for patients

Standing up for what’s best for patients tests a physician’s moral courage. Study measures choices interns and residents make when faced with threats, concerns about evaluations, and risk to reputations.

Judicial Advocacy

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3 Min Read

Challenge to medical liability law could complicate discovery

State supreme court of Florida studies challenge to pre-suit investigation requiring plaintiff to authorize release of confidential health information as a condition of bringing a lawsuit for medical liability.

Transition to Attending

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3 Min Read

Pitching medical technology ideas to venture capitalists

You’ve a great tech idea to improve patient care but need investors. Pitching an idea to venture capitalists is outside a physician’s comfort zone. Besides a business plan, what else do you need to get their attention?

Research

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5 Min Read

Supercharge career skills at the AMA Research Symposium

The AMA Research Symposium is an excellent way for medical students, residents, fellows and international medical graduates to builds skills, networks and careers.
Four physicians have discussion around a laptop.

Scope of Practice

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3 Min Read

3 ways to battle the “July effect” in teaching hospitals

Each July new medical residents start work and struggle with efficiency, quality and patient safety. Hospitals see costs, stays and patient mortality peak. Three policies address the “July effect” to make transition to residency easier.

Infectious Diseases

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4 Min Read

Treatment to prevent at-risk patients from contracting HIV: Getting the word out

PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a safe and effective medication that can prevent at-risk patients from contracting HIV. Adoption by primary care physicians has been slow.

Prevention & Wellness

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4 Min Read

How to read Nutrition Facts label: Fighting 5 food misconceptions

Sound nutrition helps fight against diabetes and heart disease. The Nutrition Facts label on foods can be a powerful tool. New video from AMA and FDA shows how physicians can educate patients about 5 food myths.

Transition to Residency

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4 Min Read

Online database simplifies residency, fellowship search

FREIDA Online®, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database™ is the go-to resource for med students for 20 years. Hear from students and academic advisors how the database, with more than 10,000 entries, makes a difference.