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Health care professional performing laser surgery
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Optometrists doing eye surgery? Radical bill vetoed on safety grounds

At physicians’ urging, California’s governor vetoed a dangerous measure that crystallized the safety threat posed when scope creep runs amok. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Physician-led health care teams with Bryan Batson, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. Learn more about physician-led health care teams.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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Physician-led health care teams with Bryan Batson, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. Learn more about physician-led health care teams.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
Elderly patient and physician
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Why stopping scope creep is about protecting patients

Rebekah Bernard, MD, describes how scope-of-practice expansions threaten patient safety. Learn how the AMA fights to stop scope creep.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Litigation Center cases

View cases where the Litigation Center is providing assistance.

Judicial Advocacy
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Rebekah Bernard, MD, on the importance of physician-led care [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the importance of physician-led care.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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14 Min Read

Rebekah Bernard, MD, on the importance of physician-led care

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the importance of physician-led care.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
2022 Recognizing Residents Week
Jul 27, 2022 ·
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AMA town hall: Recognizing residents and fellows

Leadership from the AMA Resident and Fellow Section will discuss current policy updates and the AMA’s continuing commitment to supporting resident training and protecting your career in medicine.

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AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions: Key research & resources

Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety. 

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