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7 Min Read

6 things patients wish physicians knew about gender identity

Yes, pronouns matter. Learn with the AMA about some other keys to creating a welcoming environment for patients, across the gender spectrum.

Population Health
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3 Min Read

June 2021 AMA Special Meeting: 10 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting June 11–16.

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4 Min Read

For transgender kids, gender-affirming names can be lifesaving

The AMA and others file court brief explaining the medical importance of using names and pronouns consistent with students’ gender identities.

Judicial Advocacy
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3 Min Read

Why anti-transgender bills are a dangerous intrusion on medicine

The AMA urges America’s governors to resist state legislative efforts to ban medically necessary transition-related care.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

Raft of bills intrude on medical practice, harm transgender people

18 states consider bills criminalizing the provision of medically necessary gender-affirming care. Learn why the AMA opposes these disturbing measures.

Population Health
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2 Min Read

Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must end, doctors say

AMA joins National Association of Manufacturers and many others to back the Equality Act’s passage in the House of Representatives. Find out why.

Federal Advocacy
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3 Min Read

Fellowship program offers chance to transform nation’s LGBTQ+ care

$750,000 AMA Foundation grant open to develop program to improve care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer patients.

Population Health
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3 Min Read

With new president, strong signs on LGBTQ inclusion and health

Biden moves to reverse ban on transgender Americans serving openly in the military and nominates historic first for upper echelons at HHS.

Federal Advocacy
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4 Min Read

How to take an LGBTQ-inclusive social history to improve care

LGBTQ adolescents are more prone to depression, suicidality, substance-use disorder. Learn more with the AMA about effective screening conversations.

Population Health