HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

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Routine Screening Toolkit
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You suspect a patient is being abused. What should you do?

Nearly 90% of human-trafficking victims have contact with a health professional while being trafficked. Learn to better identify and help these patients.

Injury & Violence
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Slash burnout—and boost patient safety—by ditching “stupid stuff”

It’s time to get rid of tasks that burden physicians without improving care. Learn why that would be better for patients and doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Physicians must be free to report suspicious behavior without fear

Patients and the health system suffer if liability concerns stop doctors from reporting fraudulent or incompetent behavior. Learn more with the AMA.

Judicial Advocacy
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Top health tips infectious diseases physicians want you to know

Check out this helpful and informative advice from infectious diseases physicians that can help patients protect themselves from viruses and bacteria.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Big cities need bold and specific plans to end health inequities

Learn with the AMA why local health departments should develop detailed plans with specific and measurable goals.

Health Equity
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Claim your spot in the next wave of women physician leaders

The AMA will support three early to midcareer doctors to take part in 15-month training to advance health equity and well-being. Apply by Oct. 27.

Health Equity
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Pearl of the Week: Improve outcomes with health coaching

Find resources on helping patients better understand their care plans.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Our Legacy in Practice: A Physician's Story

In the video series, Our Legacy in Practice: A Physician's Story, physicians talk about their challenges and successes as historically marginalized physicians.

AMA Center for Health Equity
AMA Update for Oct. 16, 2023: Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about substance use disorders and treatment.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update