Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Staff News Writer AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team. News Authors Catalog of Topics Practice Management Physician Health Apr 17, 2023 · 4 Min Read Being honest about needing care brings systemic, supportive changes Stefanie Simmons, MD, experienced postpartum depression at the start of her career, but ruled out getting help. Now she works to get rid of care barriers. About Ethics Apr 12, 2023 · 2 Min Read How ethics of meat and health transcend the dinner plate Meat production creates ethical challenges both within clinical practice and at an institutional level. Learn how to respond. About Ethics Mar 15, 2023 · 2 Min Read How physicians’ duties grow when they serve in government The pandemic has shined a brighter light on physicians in government roles. Learn about the ethical considerations with the AMA. Practice Management AMA STEPS Forward® Feb 22, 2023 · 4 Min Read 8 reasons patients don't take their medications Patients don’t take medications as prescribed about half the time. A key to improving medication adherence is to understand why. Learn more. Public Health Population Health Feb 15, 2023 · 2 Min Read How to avoid bias in responding to suspected child abuse Learn why evidence-based approaches offer solid ground, and find out more about the ethical complexities doctors face when dealing with child abuse. About Ethics Jan 11, 2023 · 2 Min Read How segregation’s legacy continues to shape U.S. health care Legally sanctioned racial segregation in hospitals ended with implementation of the Civil Rights Act, but it remains embedded in health care. Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Nov 28, 2022 · 3 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 stumpers involving heart health Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving cardiovascular concerns? Find out now. About Ethics Nov 27, 2022 · 6 Min Read The do’s and don'ts of calling out a patient's bad behavior Most physicians will encounter patient comments that are rude—or worse. Be prepared with a ready reply and an understanding of the ethics involved. Load More
