Routine Screening Community of Practice: Workflows

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Mike Reidy
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In texts with patients, keep things clear, concise, emotion-free

Risk managers suggest limiting electronic exchanges with patients to straightforward messages free of sarcasm or potentially confusing abbreviations.

Annual Meeting
Physician looks at Novant on his computer screen
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4 Min Read

Health system offers access to physicians—without an office visit

One health system takes its patient portal to the next level, “seeing” patients electronically for less complex complaints such as red eye or cough.

Digital
Physician listening with empathy for patient.
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When acrimony arises with patients, listen with empathy

Be present and listen for underlying needs to improve care. How an internist used empathetic-listening skills to defuse a tense situation.

AMA STEPS Forward®
Physician shows a patient an x-ray on a digital tablet.
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Seattle health system peeks behind requests for unneeded care

Talking treatment pros and cons with patients can cut inappropriate testing and treatment orders. Five steps to move toward wiser choices.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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Florida ‘gun gag’ law provisions struck down by appeals court

A federal appeals court rules that a state law restricting physicians’ ability to consult with patients about firearm safety infringes on free speech rights.

Judicial Advocacy
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Feb. 23, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about the AMA's stance on the Florida 'gun gag law' and patient-safety info subject to litigation discovery.

Advocacy Update
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8 Min Read

Jan. 12, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Find out how AMA is advocating against gun violence, how physicians impact issues and more.

Advocacy Update
Hand in surgical glove holds HPV vaccine.
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For HPV vaccine uptake, communication style makes a difference

HPV vaccination coverage is stubbornly low. A study indicates a change in how the vaccine is recommended to patients’ parents can improve its initiation.

Infectious Diseases
Steps Forward Advisory Council
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5 Min Read

Need fixes for practice improvement challenges? Look to patients

An advisory group made up of patients and families can play a key role in a practice’s transition to value-based care. A new tool details how to create one.

AMA STEPS Forward®