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Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH
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6 simple ways to master patient communication

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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care
Routine Screening Toolkit

HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit
Clear Search
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3 Min Read

Patients deserve greater clarity on who is a physician—and who isn’t

MD, DNP, PA, NP. Patients are too often confused by credentials. The AMA revised the Code of Medical Ethics to improve transparency and quality of care.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

5 communications tips for doctors in the disinformation age

Whether on social media or in person, learn with the AMA about how to amplify your impact and enhance your ability to disseminate accurate information.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Don’t criminalize pregnant patients with substance-use disorders

An Ohio mom was prosecuted after disclosing her illicit drug use upon giving birth. Learn why an appeals court was right to overturn her conviction.

Judicial Advocacy
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4 Min Read

Protecting reproductive health care means protecting physicians

Third-party interference with the patient-physician relationship puts both patients and physicians at risk and undermines public health. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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3 Min Read

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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30 Min Read

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
AMA physician burnout webinar
Mar 9, 2023 ·
60 Min Read

AMA physician burnout webinar

A panel of leading physician wellness experts discuss the symptoms and drivers of physician burnout and provide solutions to address the burnout crisis. Access the recording now.

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Events
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

We need frank talks about how to address the factors driving physician burnout. It’s starting with leadership from the AMA and the U.S. surgeon general.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints