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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

What doctors wish patients knew about family immunizations

Dec 19, 2025 | 14 Min Read
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What doctors wish patients knew about physical distancing

Physical distancing must be practiced daily to limit COVID-19’s spread, but confusion remains. Two AMA members clear things up.

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Infectious Diseases
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6 things doctors wish patients knew about “coronasomnia”

The pandemic is making it harder for many to get rest, leading to a phenomenon some experts call “coronasomnia.” Here’s what your patients should know.

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The physicians behind Brief19, created by doctors for doctors

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing Brief19, a daily round up of COVID-19 research and policy created by doctors for doctors.

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Physician resources: health education materials for your patients

Download the PDF, Caring for the Caregiver: A Guide for Physicians, to review helpful resources for physicians, their patients and their caregivers—or patients who care for others.

Prevention & Wellness
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Your biggest medical school lessons may come from patients

One program is allowing patient experiences to help shape its curriculum—and the next generation of physicians.

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AMA releases new physician guide on caring for the caregiver

AMA published Caring for the Caregiver: A Guide for Physicians to help physicians understand challenges and risk of burnout faced by informal caregivers.

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Two health tools your patients can use

Two web-based tools aid physicians in educating their patients, promoting shared decision-making and preventing diabetes.

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The top 5 stories patients should read

These articles will help patients understand dietary guidelines, health disparities, the AMA’s gun-violence policy, and state laws on tobacco purchases.

Prevention & Wellness
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Tool helps patients discuss end-of-life decisions with physician

Without end-of life decisions on file, a patient’s care may not reflect what they actually want. Stanford created a template tool patients use to describe desired treatment interventions, preference for palliative sedation, and more.

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