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Sustainability

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8 Min Read

How previsit labs lead to richer patient-physician conversations

Learn more from the AMA on how to get the most out of previsit laboratory testing.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Diagnosis of a breast lump

A 27-year-old immigrant has a 14 x 12 x 9-cm mass in her left breast that’s firm, nontender, rubbery and completely movable with no attachment to skin or chest wall. No palpable axillary nodes or skin ulceration are present.

Physician Health

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8 Min Read

#MeToo in medicine: We can all be allies

Harassment is more common in historically male-dominated fields, such as medicine. Learn how to prevent a hostile work environment.
Luis Carlos Zapata, MD

Leadership

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3 Min Read

L. Carlos Zapata, MD: Shaping evidence-based health care policy

AMA member L. Carlos Zapata, MD, witnessed his uncle wake up from a coma and saw the amazing work physicians did to save his life. Now he strives to do the same.
Medical student Andrew DiMatteo

Leadership

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2 Min Read

Andrew Louis DiMatteo: Giving back to the community

AMA member Andrew Louis DiMatteo was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by understanding the impact a great physician can have on patients’ lives.

Prior Authorization

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3 Min Read

Prior authorization of nonopioid pain care prolongs patient suffering

A 10-day trial yields instant pain relief for a patient, but it takes several months to obtain an insurer’s OK for the treatment.

Specialty Profiles

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4 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hopkins

AMA member Kevin Hopkins, MD, enjoys taking care of multiple generations of a family because he finds great fulfillment in those relationships and the trust implicit in them.
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Sustainability

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7 Min Read

Mantra to cut practice stress: Patient’s next visit starts today

Learn more from the AMA about how optimize the way your physician practice plans an upcoming patient visit and prepare for the next.