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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about trauma-informed care

Experiencing trauma can shake up people's lives, even if they don’t realize it. This is where trauma-informed care can help. Learn more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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4 Min Read

8 things doctors want patients to know about healthy sleep habits

Sleep hygiene is the medical term for the best practices people should use to get a good night’s sleep. Discover eight critical steps to better rest.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

There’s a fourth COVID-19 vaccine option available. A physician expert explains what patients should know about the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding offers benefits for babies and moms, but it’s hard. Two pediatricians say shame over feeding choices has no place in the nursery.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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8 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about colon cancer screening

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but screening can cut risk by 80%. Learn more about your options.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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8 Min Read

What doctors want parents to know about kids' COVID-19 vaccine safety

To help parents move from a “wait-and-see” mentality and calm their fears, two physicians shared what to know about COVID-19 vaccine safety for children.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about monkeypox

A monkeypox outbreak has put health officials on high alert, but it differs substantially from SARS-CoV-2. A physician-scientist shares what to know.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about wearing N95 masks

The CDC recommends N95 or KN95 masks in public indoor spaces to best protect against SARS-CoV-2. Two doctors share their tips on using these masks.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about using a patient portal

The online patient portal is a powerful tool, but can’t replicate a physician visit. Three AMA members share what the portal can do—and what it can’t.

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Digital
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™