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Setting record straight on scope of practice and team-based care

Orthopaedic surgeon Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, details the vital importance of the physician-led care team. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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What's the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists?

Six states allow psychologists to prescribe psychotropic drugs, something only physicians are adequately trained to do. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Jan. 26, 2024: State Advocacy Update

AMA opposes inappropriate scope expansion efforts in New Jersey, South Dakota, Washington State and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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What's the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists?

 Optometrists are great for eyeglasses and contact lenses, but the scalpel and laser belong in ophthalmologists’ hands. Learn more with the AMA.

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Here’s the top state issue keeping doctors up at night in 2024

Nearly 90% of survey respondents list scope of practice expansions as No. 1 priority. Learn how the AMA helped defeat over 100 such bills last year.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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In health care settings, keep “doctor” title for physicians

Professionals with doctorates in nursing practice have sued for the right to be called doctor. Find out why the AMA and others are fighting back.

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Judicial Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Jan. 3, 2024: Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA
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Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice challenges.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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Scope of practice challenges and a model for team-based care with Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice challenges.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
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What doctors want patients to know about scope of practice

Every health professional plays an essential role on the patient care team, but doctors must lead it. Learn why scope of practice matters to patients.

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Scope of Practice
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™