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Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

A healthy aging initiative at Atlantic Health System prescribes laughter as a key to lowering stress among older adults. Learn more with the AMA.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Refining rules on data release can prevent harm to patients

While some patients want immediate release of test results, others complain that getting bad news electronically without physician involvement causes unnecessary anxiety.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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How to address adult suicidal ideation with patients

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, listen to a discussion on pragmatic implementation strategies for the primary care setting.

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Behavioral Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
Permanente: Breast cancer scan
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Q&A: How swift communication of mammography results eases anxiety

Some patients wait 30 days for routine mammography results. This Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physician’s team cut the wait to under an hour.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Tripledemic ramps up need for clear, constant scientific communication

Vaccines can help reduce flu and COVID-19 hospitalization risk, says JAMA editor-in-chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

How patient simulations revive the art of bedside manner

At Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Jersey, a simulation center helps teach medical students and resident physicians the human side of medicine.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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13 Min Read

Tips for teaching good bedside manner with Nayan Kothari, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tips for teaching good bedside manner.

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Improve GME
AMA Update Podcast
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Tips for teaching good bedside manner with Nayan Kothari, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tips for teaching good bedside manner.

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Improve GME
AMA Update
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Time to reinforce ties between patients, doctors and public health

Family physician Frederick M. Chen, MD, MPH, is the AMA’s new chief heath and science officer. Learn what gives him hope for medicine’s tomorrow.

Infectious Diseases