Doctor and patient in exam room with man looming in background
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5 Min Read

5 ways new Title X rule threatens patient-physician relationship

AMA files lawsuit to block Title X rule change and protect patient-physician relationship, arguing that government does not belong in exam room.

Judicial Advocacy
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3 Min Read

What you need to know about the Title X Rule

On March 5, 2019, the AMA filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration’s rule that would decimate the Title X program and limit the medical advice physicians can give their Title X patients.

Judicial Advocacy
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6 Min Read

AMA files suit to block administration’s Title X restrictions

The AMA, along with OMA and PPFA filed suit to block the administration’s rule that would limit the medical advice physicians can give their Title X patients.

Press Releases
Barbara L. McAneny, MD
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4 Min Read

We cannot let changes to Title X put women’s health at risk

The AMA and leaders across medicine filed a lawsuit to block the Administration’s rule that would decimate the Title X program and limit the medical advice physicians can give their patients.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Physician with tape over his mouth
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4 Min Read

New federal regulations impose gag rule on physicians, restrict access to critical services

A new federal regulation will interfere with the patient-physician relationship by regulating the content of their communication. It also threatens women’s access to care.

Ethics
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2 Min Read

AMA statement on Title X gag rule and funding restrictions

This rule interferes with and imposes restrictions on the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
Doctor talking to teen girl
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3 Min Read

Teens, pregnancy, confidentiality: 4 tips to navigate the waters

Adolescent pregnancy is risky and can be a fraught topic in the exam room. Emphasize confidentiality to send the conversation in the right direction.

Ethics
Physician talking to young couple
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3 Min Read

Trisomy 21 in prenatal screening: How to talk with parents

Prenatal test results indicating a high chance of Down syndrome can be hard to discuss with patients, as can related pregnancy outcomes. Discover four tips to help guide these challenging conversations.

Ethics
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4 Min Read

Asking children to donate bone marrow: 5 must-meet conditions

The numerous ethical concerns surrounding organ donation are made more complicated when the prospective donor is a child. Find out the right questions to ask in such situations.

Ethics