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COVID-19: 4 physician lessons learned to guide next steps

As the country navigates the pandemic, learn from two AMA member physicians about the lessons they’ve learned that will inform future policy.

Public Health
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Ways to tackle challenges facing women physicians in pandemic

Challenges that existed before COVID-19 hit have been exacerbated. Learn with the AMA about some ideas to help women in medicine.

Health Equity
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14 MIN READ

Nicole Riddle, MD, discusses what doctors wish patients knew about wearing masks

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what doctors wish their patients knew about wearing masks.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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7 ways to address physicians’ pandemic stress

First there was an epidemic of physician burnout, then the pandemic happened. Find out what smart health systems are doing to help their doctors and health professionals cope.

Physician Health
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COVID-19 casts new light on an old problem: Drug shortages

National drug shortages are chronic. Learn about the root causes and efforts to these shortages, both in the long term and during the pandemic.

Public Health
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David Welsh, MD: Working hard to put patients first again

AMA member David Welsh, MD, was 6 years old when his family doctor saved his life. That moved him to grow up to help others just like his childhood physician heroes.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
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Medical society membership: A deterrent to physician burnout

Many doctors have found that professional solidarity can help when addressing burnout. Find out how joining a medical society can help you respond to stress and prevent burnout.

Physician Health
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5 steps to prevent physician ergonomic injuries in your organization

Preventing ergonomic injuries not only helps keep the physician comfortable, but it makes the workplace safer. Follow these steps to reduce injuries.

Physician Health
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Vaping is an epidemic and the FDA must act, physicians say

FDA should ban flavoring agents and consider tight restrictions on marketing of e-cigarettes to people under 21.

Public Health