AMA Routine Screening Community of Practice

Meet with experts and other clinicians at the AMA Routine Screening of Infectious Diseases Community of Practice. Office hours available through July.

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Dr. Jeremy Farrar
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How epidemics take lives and bring global health into focus

A tropical medicine physician talks at TEDMED about his terrifying ordeal at the start of the SARS outbreak in Vietnam.

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AMA adopts new policies to improve health of nation

During its Interim Meeting, the AMA voted to adopt new policies aimed at improving the health of the nation.

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Physicians demand more of digital tools, yet remain optimistic

Physicians are enthusiastic about health care technology but demand the digital tools be beneficial to clinical practice and not a burden. One way to make sure the tools are effective in practice is to get physicians involved in their development.

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When good work is acknowledged, we aspire to work harder

The AMA ranked first in APCO’s annual TradeMarks survey of the 50 most effective professional organizations. The APCO survey validates the efforts of the AMA and physicians who lend their time and voice to make a difference for all who practice medicine.

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5 ways to recognize patient cues, understand needs

Empathetic listening can help physicians build stronger bonds with patients that aid health care. Though it seems simple, empathetic listening requires understanding how to recognize the cues that patients offer.

Prevention & Wellness
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11 new AMA policies patients should know

Physicians at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting adopted 11 new policies to promote the betterment of public health. They range from preventing drug overdose to delaying school start times and supporting paid sick leave.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA recognizes public health benefits of paid sick leave

The AMA adopted new policies today recognizing the public health benefits of paid sick leave and other discretionary time off.

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AMA adopts guidance to reduce harm from high intensity street lights

Strong arguments exist for overhauling roadway lighting systems with light emitting diodes (LED), but conversions to improper technology can have consequences.

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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA, the premier national physician organization in the country, today voted to adopt new policies aimed at improving the health of the nation.

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