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5 Min Read

4 ways COVID-19 is causing moral distress among physicians

Learn more about some of the reasons physicians and other health professionals may experience moral distress as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Physician Health
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14 Min Read

Maintaining a human touch when using telehealth platforms

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 how to maintain the human touch when using telehealth.

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Digital
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Why smarter self-care is a win-win for doctors—and their patients

While system-level solutions to prevent physician burnout are most effective, self-care such as healthy eating can also play a role. Find out more from the AMA.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

39% say coronavirus stress, worry is taking mental health toll

Physicians and other health professionals also are seeing an impact on mental well-being. The AMA offers resources to help patients and doctors cope.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 intensifies need for mental health care services

As reports come in about the pandemic’s effect on mental health, integrating behavioral health care will be key to increasing access to essential treatment.

Behavioral Health
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5 Min Read

Mental health and COVID-19: How a psychiatrist tackles fear, anxiety

Patients are struggling to deal with new and terrifying uncertainties. AMA member Kenneth Fuller, MD, shares his coping techniques.

Behavioral Health
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6 Min Read

The 12 factors that drive up physician burnout

To reduce the burden placed on doctors, health care systems must look at what external factors are adding to physician burnout. Find out more.

Physician Health
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12 Min Read

Obstacles to providing care for underserved communities during COVID-19

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 the challenges of treating medically underserved communities.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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6 Min Read

Survey: Doctors’ big COVID-19 worry is keeping their families safe

AMA survey reveals concerns of physicians and other health professionals as they cope with COVID-19. Learn how one university health system is using results to take action.

Physician Health
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