AMA 6-month Community of Practice on routine screening

AMA seeks community health center and emergency department physicians interested in increasing routine screening for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and LTBI.

Routine Screening Toolkit
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Insights from doctors about different physician specialties

From emergency medicine to general surgery, physicians from AMA Health System Program member organizations provide a look into their specialties.

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AMA, CDC will work to bolster public health infrastructure

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named the AMA as a partner in a five-year, $176 million initiative.

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What it's like in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Horberg

As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Community outreach

A successful routine screening program begins with outreach strategies rooted in engagement outside the health setting’s walls. The toolkit addresses this key step.

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Education from the National Coalition for Sexual Health

Deliver inclusive and effective sexual health care with education and tools from NCSH.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Patient intake

To implement an effective routine screening program, there are several critical considerations to keep in mind along the testing continuum. Learn about step 2: patient intake.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Initiate standard screening protocols

Identifying who to screen for what infection(s) and when is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Learn more.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Testing and diagnosis

Find critical considerations to address in testing and diagnosis protocols across the routine screening continuum.

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Educating health care teams CME

Fifty years of evidence-based education for the health care team focused on advancing practice and strategies for improved patient outcomes from award winning Boston University CCE.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Education and post-test counseling

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Find out more in step 5.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Linkage to care

The routine screening process does not simply end with diagnosis. Download toolkit resources to see how to address clinical considerations with step 6: linkage to care.

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