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4 MIN READ

Tips to an effective HPV vaccination talk with adults

The human papillomavirus vaccination isn’t just for adolescents—it is recommended for some adults too. Here’s how to approach the conversation with your adult patients.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

Physicians can help address global burden of cancer inequality

As a global public health imperative, physicians and other health professionals must work together to address cancer inequality. Find out more with the AMA.

Ethics
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7 MIN READ

Jan. 30, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Surgeon General & smoking cessation report, value-based care regulatory changes and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Hand in surgical glove holds HPV vaccine.
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4 MIN READ

For HPV vaccine uptake, communication style makes a difference

HPV vaccination coverage is stubbornly low. A study indicates a change in how the vaccine is recommended to patients’ parents can improve its initiation.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

How to reconcile patient misconceptions, evidence-based medicine

The AMA Medical Student Section (MSS) Committee on Scientific Issues presented common situations physicians in training may face in practicing evidence-based medicine while also helping patients feel satisfied with their experiences.

Public Health