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Try these 7 equity-focused language options to engage patients

Learn how the words doctors use—and the narratives behind them—can have life-altering consequences for the patients and communities they serve.

Health Equity
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2 Min Read

AMA in the News: October 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2021.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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3 Min Read

Who should decide where palliative surgery is right next step?

Learn how physicians navigate the tough decisions and unknown outcomes of this underappreciated, and often misunderstood, facet of palliative care.

Ethics
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1 Min Read

ACOG, AMA joint statement on filing to the Supreme Court on SB8

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge the Supreme Court to lift the appeals court's decision in Texas SB8.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Uphold injunction on Texas law putting bounties on doctors’ heads

Learn how Texas SB 8 infringes on the patient-physician relationship and harms patient care.

Judicial Advocacy
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11 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on EUA requests for boosters & children ages 5-11 [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing EUA requests for boosters and children ages 5-11.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on EUA requests for boosters & children ages 5-11

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing EUA requests for boosters and children ages 5-11.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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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ACOG, AMA lead amicus brief in U.S. v. Texas

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge appeals court to affirm ruling invalidating Texas SB8

Press Releases