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What doctors want patients to know about end-of-life care planning

Susan E. Nelson, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains how advance directives ensure care reflects patients’ wishes and ease decision-making for loved ones.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about cutting down on screen time

Too much time with smartphones or TVs can do harm. Two physicians share tips on how to cut screen time before it turns toxic.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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When health care teams run short, physician burnout rises

AMA data shows how inadequate staffing takes a toll on well-being and retention across physician specialties. Smart health systems are making a change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors want patients to know about chronic venous insufficiency

From swelling to varicose veins, Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains why patients should not ignore signs of chronic venous insufficiency.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Ammar Husan, MD
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What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Husan

AMA member Ammar Husan, MD, of Ochsner LSU Health, says there is one word that sums up the whole reward of being a family physician: relationships.  

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 doctors, 5 career paths: What residents should consider

In the AMA’s new series, physicians reflect on what factors shaped their choices about where to work and what they needed to thrive.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
Samy Abdelghani, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Samy Abdelghani, MD, cardiologist

Dr. Abdelghani chose Ochsner Health for its transparency, leadership, tech and support—key to a fulfilling, patient-focused cardiology career.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
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AMA in the News: September 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2025.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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What it's like in pediatric hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Puzdrakiewicz

For Michelle Puzdrakiewicz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, pediatric hospital medicine can be practiced anywhere, and with some work, it allows for having a family.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series