Patient Communication

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Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH

Health care professional with a stethoscope in their pocket

6 simple ways to master patient communication

Jul 13, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care

Population Care

Mar 22, 2023 ·

3 MIN READ

Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

A healthy aging initiative at Atlantic Health System prescribes laughter as a key to lowering stress among older adults. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician Health

Mar 15, 2023 ·

27 MIN READ

How to master communicating with the most challenging personalities in your life

This episode of the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast focuses on practical strategies for navigating conflict, miscommunication, and the most challenging personalities in your life.

Leadership

Mar 14, 2023 ·

6 MIN READ

Refining rules on data release can prevent harm to patients

While some patients want immediate release of test results, others complain that getting bad news electronically without physician involvement causes unnecessary anxiety.

Public Health

Mar 10, 2023 ·

31 MIN READ

How to address adult suicidal ideation with patients

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, listen to a discussion on pragmatic implementation strategies for the primary care setting.

Events

Mar 9, 2023 ·

61 MIN READ

AMA physician burnout webinar

A panel of leading physician wellness experts discuss the symptoms and drivers of physician burnout and provide solutions to address the burnout crisis. Access the recording now.

Leadership

Mar 9, 2023 ·

6 MIN READ

Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

We need frank talks about how to address the factors driving physician burnout. It’s starting with leadership from the AMA and the U.S. surgeon general.

Sustainability

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Jan 26, 2023 ·

5 MIN READ

Are physicians prohibited from responding to online patient reviews?

There is a perception that the rules regarding where physicians and other health care workers can have food or beverages tend to be overly strict.

AMA STEPS Forward®

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Jan 18, 2023 ·

2 MIN READ

Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies offers proven approaches on how to improve communications with patients and enhance transitions of care.

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Contraceptive care CME

Education from Partners in Contraceptive Choice and Knowledge (PICCK) helps clinicians and public health professionals empower patients to make informed contraceptive care decisions.

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4 keys to preventing infections among patients on dialysis

COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

Myth or fact? Medical boards must probe mental health history

Advocacy in action: Leading the charge to reform Medicare pay

Medical education webinars and virtual discussions

AMA Reimagining Residency initiative

M4s: Make the most of your post-Match time in medical school

Meet Your Match: Your post-Match Day checklist with John Andrews, MD

Physician contracting: Do’s and don’ts in interviews, negotiations

Aiming to become chief resident? Here are 7 must-have attributes

3 key senators back physician advocacy priorities

AMA advocacy events

Set your med student up for success with the gift of membership

Auto & transportation discounts

Annual Meeting inauguration, travel, hotel and child care

House of Delegates, AMA Board and AMA Councils candidates' election

Physician payment reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Hospitals & hospital-based services: Council on Medical Service reports

2023 APS Annual Meeting agenda & resources

2023 YPS Annual Meeting agenda & resources

2023 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

AMA Ambassadors events

Patient Communication

Additional information

Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH

6 simple ways to master patient communication

4 MIN READ

Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care

Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

How to master communicating with the most challenging personalities in your life

Refining rules on data release can prevent harm to patients

How to address adult suicidal ideation with patients

AMA physician burnout webinar

Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

Are physicians prohibited from responding to online patient reviews?

Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care

Membership Moves Medicine™

Contraceptive care CME