Press Releases Jun 16, 2022 ·2 MIN READ AMA welcomes Biden administration focus on LGBTQ+ health The AMA strongly supports reducing the risk of youth exposure to so-called conversion therapy, an unethical practice not based on medical and scientific evidence. Press Releases Jun 13, 2016 ·1 MIN READ AMA president responds to Orlando mass shooting tragedy As the nation's healers, we are shocked and saddened by the horrific, senseless murders in Orlando and a brazen, targeted attack on LGBTQ Americans. Press Releases Jun 15, 2020 ·1 MIN READ AMA statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Title VII cases The AMA supports everyone’s access to quality, evidence-based health care regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Press Releases Jan 26, 2021 ·1 MIN READ AMA on nomination of Rachel Levine, MD, for HHS assistant secretary If confirmed, Dr. Levine would be the highest-ranking transgender official in the U.S. government—a strong, inclusive message to America’s LGBTQ community. Press Releases Jun 12, 2020 ·1 MIN READ AMA opposes effort to allow discrimination against patients Respect for the diversity of patients is a fundamental value of the medical profession and is reflected in long-standing AMA policy. AMA STEPS Forward® 2 MIN READ Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies offers proven approaches on how to improve communications with patients and enhance transitions of care. AMA STEPS Forward® 2 MIN READ Practice Innovation Strategies: Leadership and culture This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies offers proven approaches on how to empower your team and drive tangible results. Population Care May 21, 2021 ·7 MIN READ Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, on trans individuals and impact of pandemic [Podcast] The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the challenges of transgender individuals during the pandemic. Population Care Jan 17, 2020 ·9 MIN READ Avoid "elder-speak" with your senior patients That’s one practice tip from a physician expert who explains why there needs to be a greater emphasis on geriatrics in medical training. 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. Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page Arrow left Created with Sketch.
