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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about dusting off social rust

Stuck at home for nearly two years, many Americans feel their social skills are rusty. Learn how to overcome that social anxiety while staying safe.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Young boy being checked by a physician, both wearing masks
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3 Min Read

HHS allocates $25.5 billion to cover financial losses from COVID-19

Applications are now being accepted, through Oct. 26, to help physician practices affected between July 2020 and April 2021. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
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16 Min Read

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation on physician mental health

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Corey and Jennifer Feist about the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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5 Min Read

For doctors hit hard by COVID-19 stress, there are tools to help

Pandemic’s emotionally pulverizing impact must not be borne alone. Learn about AMA resources to help doctors and health professionals make it through.

Physician Health
UPDATED
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3 Min Read

Can physicians decline unvaccinated patients?

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance for physicians on seeing patients who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA COVID-19 Guides
Female patient and physician talking during a patient visit, both wearing masks
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4 Min Read

How to have crucial conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients

When speaking with patients who are reluctant to be vaccinated against COVID-19, stop playing the numbers game. Keep calm and tell real stories.

Prevention & Wellness
Two women on a teleconference call using a laptop.
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4 Min Read

Survey shows video telehealth’s broad reach 6 months into pandemic

AMA report details which physician specialties embraced telehealth and how often they used it. Congress must do its part to maintain telehealth’s momentum.

Digital
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11 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Biden's push for vaccine mandates [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 push for vaccine mandates.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Biden's push for vaccine mandates

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the push for vaccine mandates.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update