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What doctors want patients to know about ALS

May 20, 2026 | 12 Min Read
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about becoming a living kidney donor

Living kidney donation is a personal, yet powerful decision. Jennifer George, MD, of HCA Healthcare, shares more about being a living kidney donor.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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13 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about asthma

Asthma can be life-threatening if you don’t get treatment. Two physicians, from Bayhealth and Rush University System for Health, share more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know to improve their mental health

Mental well-being is a crucial aspect of overall health. Learn from AMA member physicians about tips to help patients address mental health concerns. 

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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6 Min Read

10 things doctors want women to know to manage their health

AMA member physicians share more about some priorities that women patients should keep in mind. Hint: It’s not all about diet and exercise.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about decision fatigue

The daily flood of decisions can be exhausting. Lisa MacLean, MD, a psychiatrist at Henry Ford Health, shares how to overcome decision fatigue.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about pertussis

Also called whooping cough, pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Alyssa Kuban, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics shares more.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about managing anxiety disorders

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point, but it becomes a medical problem when it seriously interrupts your life. Two psychiatrists share more.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about prostate cancer

When found early, prostate cancer is a curable disease, but men’s risk of prostate cancer varies. Two physicians share what to keep in mind.  

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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12 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about measles

If 10 unvaccinated people are in a room with someone with the measles, nine will get infected. Two physicians share how to prevent measles. 

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™