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Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH
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6 simple ways to master patient communication

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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care
Routine Screening Toolkit

HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit
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Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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3 Min Read

Unconstitutional attack on reproductive health must not stand

Mississippi’s attempt to limit reproductive health care infringes on the patient-physician relationship and impermissibly violates medical ethics

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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3 Min Read

Often overlooked, surgery can be a key element in palliative care

Learn with the AMA Journal of Ethics about how palliative surgery can improve quality of life without aiming to cure disease.

Ethics
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4 Min Read

Rescinding Title X restrictions is a win for patients, physicians

The Biden administration move will restore access to family-planning services for millions of patients who have low incomes or no insurance coverage.

Judicial Advocacy
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1 Min Read

AMA applauds Biden administration’s final Title X rule

New regulations will reverse drastic changes to Title X family planning program.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

The one graphic you need for accurate blood pressure reading

While BP measurement is a routine task in most practices, are you sure it is done accurately in yours? Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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3 Min Read

High court must reject arbitrary, intrusive Mississippi law

Physicians urge U.S. Supreme Court to follow half century of precedent to protect constitutional right to access reproductive health care.

Judicial Advocacy
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9 Min Read

Leading medical groups file amicus brief in Dobbs v. Jackson

New amicus brief demonstrates medical consensus of opposition to Mississippi abortion restriction legislation.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

How to have crucial conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients

When speaking with patients who are reluctant to be vaccinated against COVID-19, stop playing the numbers game. Keep calm and tell real stories.

Prevention & Wellness
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76 Min Read

Clinical Case Study: Telehealth for Primary Care

This case study examines primary care practices that offer innovative ways for doctors to serve patients via telehealth.

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