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AMA adopts policy to address increases in youth suicide and save lives

New policy calls out escalating crisis in children and adolescent mental health in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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AMA to urge expanded definition of harm to include emotional, mental distress

Currently, physicians must release health information even when they believe that doing so would emotionally, psychologically harm a teen patient.

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AMA reinforces opposition to restrictions on transgender medical care

Move comes as states consider denying children recommended medical care.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 7, 2021

In the news: Administration urged to preserve telehealth expansion, FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment, COVID vaccines for kids, OSHA announces COVID safety rule.

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For transgender kids, gender-affirming names can be lifesaving

The AMA and others file court brief explaining the medical importance of using names and pronouns consistent with students’ gender identities.

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Mira Irons, MD, discusses CDC guidance for masks and summer camp [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 recent CDC announcements pertaining to mask guidance for summer camp and other trending topics.

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Mira Irons, MD, discusses CDC guidance for masks and summer camp

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing recent CDC announcements pertaining to mask guidance for summer camp and other trending topics.

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Lisa Costello, MD, MPH, on push to get vaccines into physician offices

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the roll out of COVID vaccines in provider practices and catching kids up on their immunizations.

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What doctors wish parents knew about COVID-19 vaccination

While many parents jumped at the chance to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19, some remain hesitant. Here is what parents should know.

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