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6 simple ways to master patient communication

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New federal regulations impose gag rule on physicians, restrict access to critical services

A new federal regulation will interfere with the patient-physician relationship by regulating the content of their communication. It also threatens women’s access to care.

Ethics
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AMA statement on Title X gag rule and funding restrictions

This rule interferes with and imposes restrictions on the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
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Trisomy 21 in prenatal screening: How to talk with parents

Prenatal test results indicating a high chance of Down syndrome can be hard to discuss with patients, as can related pregnancy outcomes. Discover four tips to help guide these challenging conversations.

Ethics
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Empathy: A critical ally in battling physician burnout

Strengthen communication with messages to patients and colleagues that come from the heart. Learn more about this medical group’s innovative use of physician empathy training.

Physician Health
Steven Pantilat, MD, at TEDMED 2018. Photo courtesy of TEDMED.
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4 things medical students should know about giving bad news

The manner in which physicians present bad news can affect patients’ outlook. Here’s how a palliative-care pioneer approaches such situations.

Ethics
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Talking firearms in the exam room: 3 cases where it matters

A CME module from the AMA offers new insight on how physicians can have effective conversations to help patients at high risk of firearm violence.

Injury & Violence
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3 questions to ask patients when measuring blood pressure

Here are three questions physicians should ask to improve blood-pressure measurement and control in their patients.

Prevention & Wellness
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Oct. 4, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Doctor office drug compounding oversight, OPPS and ASC proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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8 ways to improve health care price transparency

Meaningful price transparency is necessary if patients are to make value-based care decisions in choosing reasonably priced, high-quality care.

Public Health Advocacy