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 About Leadership Dec 4, 2017 · 6 Min Read Members Move Medicine: Nurturing patients, advocating for them AMA member Ami Shah, MD, shares how her mom’s obstetrician inspired her to want to bring health care to women and children, regardless of their ability to pay. About Ethics Nov 30, 2017 · 5 Min Read Informed consent: How do physicians frame the discussion? A new e-learning module on informed consent tells physicians what they need to know about this essential discussion with patients or surrogates. Students Specialty Profiles Nov 29, 2017 · 6 Min Read What it’s like in reproductive endocrinology and infertility: Shadowing Dr. Kudesia Rashmi Kudesia, MD, says physicians working in this specialty must be equipped to provide patients with emotional support. Practice Management Sustainability Nov 21, 2017 · 4 Min Read Give now to help practices recover from natural disasters Hurricane season devastated medical practices in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. A new fund offers a way to help restore access to patient care. Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Nov 20, 2017 · 3 Min Read USMLE Step 2: How do you manage a throbbing headache? An 82-year-old woman complains of an intermittent throbbing headache over two weeks. What is the most appropriate next step in management? Practice Management Payment & Delivery Models Nov 10, 2017 · 4 Min Read Employed by a hospital? Yes, MIPS matters for you too A comprehensive new guide advises hospital-employed physicians on how to cope with Medicare’s new performance-based payment system. About Ethics Nov 8, 2017 · 4 Min Read Collaborative system approach can bring improvements, challenges The ethical dimensions of what it means to implement “co-creation” in health systems planning should be considered—at all levels. Education ChangeMedEd Initiative Nov 8, 2017 · 4 Min Read Seeds sown to change medical education continue to bear fruit Pilot programs to transform medical education are well underway at 32 schools, preparing students to lead and adapt to the changes in medicine. Load More
