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March 22, 2018: Judicial Advocacy Update

Find out how the AMA advocates for pregnant women and their right to informed consent about their options in NIFLA v. Becerra.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

Pregnant women deserve to get the whole truth on their options

Pregnancy clinics’ misleading messages create compelling need to protect patients’ right to accurate medical information, the AMA argues in a brief filed with Supreme Court.

Judicial Advocacy
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3 Min Read

How to talk with your patients about nutrition

Diet plays a big role in achieving BP control, but many physicians report not having the nutrition knowledge they need to help guide their patients.

Prevention & Wellness
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5 Min Read

To understand patient health priorities, ask: "What matters to you?"

Health coaches can help patients make strides with conditions such as hypertension or type 2 diabetes. Here is how asking, “What matters to you?” will help improve patient care.

AMA STEPS Forward®
#Best of 2017 Reinventing Communication
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3 Min Read

Improve communication, save time in practice with these methods

Better communication can help physicians, clinics and hospitals improve patient care while making practice less stressful and more efficient.

Prevention & Wellness
#Best of 2017 BP Mgmt, tech taking patients BP
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4 Min Read

For high-risk populations, communication on BP is key

Health disparities play an outsized role in hypertension. These top stories explored how physician-led teams can address the problem in practice.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

6 steps to improve patients’ experience in your organization

Team engagement and a culture of empathy are keys to creating a successful patient-experience program.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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2 Min Read

Aug. 10, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about AMA's support in rulings for informed consent law and expert-witness testimony.

Advocacy Update
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6 Min Read

Informed-consent ruling may have “far-reaching, negative impact”

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that physicians cannot delegate their informed-consent process to qualified staff.

Judicial Advocacy