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AMA applauds Biden executive actions to curb gun violence

The AMA applauds today’s action by the Biden Administration to require background checks for ghost guns.

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Why doctors must grasp patients’ context in trauma-informed care

Emotionally harmful trauma doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and can have a long-lasting impact on patients’ health. Learn more with the AMA.

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Speaking out against structural racism at JAMA and across health care

Many were hurt by a recent JAMA tweet and podcast. We are taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again as we address the pervasive public health threat of racism.

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AMA statement on JAMA podcast and tweet

Recent podcast and tweet published by JAMA inconsistent with the policies and views of AMA.

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Reckoning with medicine’s history of racism

Evaluating the person commonly known as the founder of the AMA, Dr. Nathan Davis, is part of the AMA’s journey of reflection and action.

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Bullying in the health care workplace: A guide to prevention & mitigation

Download the PDF to learn how to prevent workplace aggression issues—harassment and violence in the workplace are barriers to achieving successful patient outcomes.

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Universal health coverage is within our reach

Meaningful and affordable health coverage is a goal we all must support, especially during a public health crisis the magnitude of COVID-19.

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Hospital & residency program closure implications FAQs

Guide designed to answer some of the frequently asked questions posed by residents and fellows faced with the closure of their hospital or residency program.

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Will the U.S. get its first supervised drug consumption site?

As a federal appeals court weighs the question, the AMA details the evidence showing such facilities can save lives and improve public health.

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