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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AMA statement on transgender Americans in the military

The AMA believes there is no medically valid reason to exclude transgender individuals from military service.

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Black, gay, female: Multiple identities affect health outcomes

The intersection of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity and class can determine patients’ health and well-being, experts say.

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AMA takes several actions supporting transgender patients

LGBT-friendly, nondiscriminatory policies land backing from the AMA House of Delegates.

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New fellowship program aims to reduce LGBT health disparities

The post-residency training opportunity would give physicians valuable expertise to improve care for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients.

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LGBTQ family building: What physicians need to know

A webinar provides guidance from physician experts on helping LGBTQ patients achieve their goals for having children.

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Clinical guide helps integrate LGBT care into practice, education

Most physicians receive little or no training on how to care for LGBT patients. A new textbook provides expert clinical guidance and teaching resources.

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Caring for transgender patients: Experts offer guidance

Physicians can help transgender patients overcome biases, discrimination and misunderstanding in the health care system.

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AMA acts to support LGBT care, oppose insurance discrimination

Delegates back policies to improve care for transgender patients and ensure broader insurance coverage of fertility treatments.

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Why transgender patients need a welcoming medical environment

Discrimination in clinical settings affects access to care and the quality of care transgender patients receive. The AMA Journal of Ethics considers the medical environment and highlights how “gender-affirming care” can improve critical health outcomes.

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