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 Public Health Behavioral Health Jul 19, 2021 · 6 Min Read When arbitrary policies collide with patient care Correcting a national pharmacy chain’s misinterpretation of CDC opioid-prescribing guidelines turned into a six-month headache for an Illinois doctor. Students Specialty Profiles Jul 15, 2021 · 4 Min Read What it’s like to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Ramos AMA member Diana Ramos, MD, says one of the great things about her specialty is that it lets you build the practice and the lifestyle you want. About Ethics Jul 14, 2021 · 3 Min Read What to do when symptoms are difficult to see or measure Patients can present with all kinds of symptoms that defy observation and diagnostics. Learn about the ethical challenges to clinical decision-making. Public Health Behavioral Health Jul 1, 2021 · 4 Min Read How one Nebraska addiction psychiatrist advocates for her patients An addiction psychiatry consultation-liaison service is becoming an increasingly important part of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s culture. Students Specialty Profiles Jul 1, 2021 · 6 Min Read What it’s like to specialize in radiology: Shadowing Dr. Argy AMA member Nicolas Argy, MD, says the specialty is great for its flexible work schedule, but face time with patients can be hard to come by. Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jun 28, 2021 · 3 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: 3 cases where chest pain is a major symptom Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these frequently missed prep questions related to chest pain? Find out now. Students Specialty Profiles Jun 17, 2021 · 7 Min Read What it’s like to specialize in transplant hepatology: Shadowing Dr. Girgrah AMA member Nigel Girgrah, MD, says helping patients with just days to live regain a normal quality of life is the best part of his specialty. About Ethics Jun 8, 2021 · 3 Min Read How physicians can help patients overcome generations of trauma Understanding the ethical weight of transgenerational trauma is a crucial component of clinical practice and research. Find out more. Load More