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How to answer patients' questions about vaccinations

Get trusted guidance from the AMA on vaccines, for physicians and patients.

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Leading the charge on public health

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Nov 24, 2025
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In “silver tsunami,” physician-led teams optimize postacute care

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11 JAMA resources for internists to share with older-adult patients

These JAMA Patient Pages provide plain explanations of conditions that commonly affect seniors, including osteoporosis and macular degeneration.
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Physician-led care is best prescription for health of nation

Allowing pharmacists to diagnose conditions and prescribe medications far exceeds their training and jeopardizes patient health. 

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You are why we fight

The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most—patients.

Protecting the physician-patient relationship

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What doctors wish patients knew about polio

There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented. Danielle Grant, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares more about polio vaccination.

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AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Patient-Physician Relationships

Building relationships of trust with patients is fundamental to ethical practice in medicine.

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Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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Read how the AMA drove state-level change in 2025

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