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Annual Meeting

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From ethics to gun violence: Top stories from 2016 AMA Annual Meeting

Top stories from the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting include the first modernization of the Code of Medical Ethics in 50 years; policy designed to prevent gun violence; efforts to stop the opioid overdose epidemic; and more.

Annual Meeting

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EHRs to MOC: Physicians tackle practice issues in new policy

Policymaking at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting covered a range of topics that affect a physician’s practice. Among them were maintenance of certification concerns, improving patient safety of electronic health records and coverage of telemedicine services.

Behavioral Health

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Physicians take steps to address opioid overdose epidemic

New policies adopted by the AMA address steps physicians can take to fight opioid overdose epidemic. Efforts cover the use of prescription drug monitoring programs; access to naloxone and adding addiction medicine as a sub-specialty.

Annual Meeting

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Physicians take on timely public health issues

Physicians at the AMA Annual Meeting adopted new policies aimed at several public health issues including controlled LED lighting to safe provision of dry needling procedures to better training for hemorrhage control.

Prevention & Wellness

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11 new AMA policies patients should know

Physicians at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting adopted 11 new policies to promote the betterment of public health. They range from preventing drug overdose to delaying school start times and supporting paid sick leave.

Injury & Violence

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AMA calls for background checks, wait periods to prevent gun violence

The AMA adopted policy calling for background checks and a waiting period for all firearms purchasers. It builds on numerous AMA policies that support increased firearm safety to reduce and prevent firearm violence.
A page from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

Publications & Newsletters

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Code of Medical Ethics modernized for first time in 50 years

Physicians approved a major update of the nearly 170-year-old AMA Code of Medical Ethics. The code was modernized for the first time in 50 years to keep pace with changes in medical practice.

International Medical Graduates

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AMA-IMG Section: 2016 AMA Annual Meeting highlights

The AMA International Medical Graduates Section annual meeting began with the congress reception. Physicians learned about the importance of the inclusion of integrative health into their medical practice.