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 Environmental Health Oct 17, 2017 · 5 Min Read When water is unsafe, physicians must take up public health roles The ongoing drinking water contamination in Flint, Michigan, serves as a wake-up call to physicians about their public health duties during such crises. USMLE® Step 3 Oct 13, 2017 · 3 Min Read USMLE Step 3: What’s the next step for a patient with testicular pain? A teen visits the emergency department with testicular swelling, pain. Exam shows erythematous, swollen right scrotum with significant tenderness. What’s next? USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Oct 5, 2017 · 3 Min Read USMLE Step 2: Which screening for a patient with 29 BMI? A 48-year-old man’s health maintenance examination shows no abnormalities besides elevated blood pressure. Which screening test is most appropriate? Claims Processing Oct 5, 2017 · 5 Min Read Physicians protected from health plan credit card fees Three-year advocacy effort pays off as CMS explicitly spells out what payers must do regarding virtual credit card and EFT payments to physicians. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Oct 4, 2017 · 4 Min Read USMLE Step 1: What is causing teenager’s abdominal pain? A 16-year-old girl complains of acute abdominal pain and diarrhea. She has an elevated temperature and heart rate. What is the likeliest cause? USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Sep 19, 2017 · 4 Min Read USMLE Step 2: What is the composition of kidney calcifications? A 66-year-old woman who uses a wheelchair and has MS complains of frequent urination, low back pain. Tests show large calcifications in her kidneys. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Sep 14, 2017 · 4 Min Read USMLE Step 1: Which test for patient with rheumatoid arthritis? A 54-year-old man’s rheumatoid arthritis is not responding to NSAIDs. Which test should be ordered to address his concerns? Population Health Sep 8, 2017 · 5 Min Read Unique challenges face clinicians delivering care behind bars Clinicians working in correctional settings need to offer good care while respecting incarcerated patients’ autonomy. Load More
