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Lisa MacLean, MD
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9 Min Read

Q&A: As pandemic strains doctors, she leads Henry Ford’s response

As director of physician wellness at Henry Ford Health System, Lisa MacLean, MD, is monitoring the pandemic’s impact on the doctor workforce.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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11 Min Read

Experts discuss the mental health impact on female physicians, patients

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 mental health impact on female physicians and patients.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
Physician looking out a window
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5 Min Read

Ways to tackle challenges facing women physicians in pandemic

Challenges that existed before COVID-19 hit have been exacerbated. Learn with the AMA about some ideas to help women in medicine.

Health Equity
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14 Min Read

Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, discusses gender equity issues in health care

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 gender equity issues in health care and COVID-19.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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18 Min Read

Patrice Harris, MD, MA, discusses physician well-being and suicide awareness

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by recognizing physician burnout and National Physician Suicide Awareness Day.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
Close-up of an intravenous drip with physicians working in the background
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4 Min Read

Target work culture to ease hospitalist strain during COVID-19

On the front lines during the pandemic, hospitalists can see big benefits by getting involved in efforts to transform their working environment.

Physician Health
Man laying down covering his face with his arm
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5 Min Read

Now’s the time to have a difficult talk about physician suicide

Physicians have one of the highest rates of suicide of any profession. We can prevent these tragic deaths, and a key step is to change the way we talk about them.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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13 Min Read

Physician moms on challenges they face during the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a focus on the challenges physician moms face, as a part of a series of special episodes about women in medicine throughout September.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
Person wearing a face mask
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4 Min Read

How pandemic’s painful spring will inform prep for fall surge

A physician leader at Michigan’s Henry Ford Health System explains why effective communication and abundant support for doctors, staff are vital.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight