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Patrice Harris, MD, MA, on prioritizing mental health as we enter the winter months

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 prioritizing mental health during the winter months for physicians and patients.

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Physician Health
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How lean thinking can shape the fight against physician burnout

Learn more from the AMA about one strategy for reducing physician burnout: a lean-informed approach that supports a culture of continuous improvement.

Physician Health
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11 vital coronavirus research findings you should know about

An “infodemic” has made it harder for patients and doctors to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. JAMA Network reports have helped set the record straight.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA adopts new policy aimed at preventing bullying in medicine

New policy provides a formal definition of “workplace bullying” as well as guidelines for health care organizations.

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AMA amends ethical guidance on physician immunizations

New changes outline precautions for non-immunized physicians to protect patients and colleagues.

Press Releases
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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AMA president: Physicians face two-front battle on COVID-19

In addition to the contagious illness that’s killed over 230,000 in U.S., doctors also fight a tide of attacks fed by medical misinformation.
Chest up view of a doctor in scrubs tying on a mask.
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Amid COVID-19, CDC advises on preventing health worker infections

Of every 17 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, one is a health worker. CDC project details how doctors and other health professionals can stay safe.

Infectious Diseases
Nov 10, 2020 ·
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Jo Shapiro, MD, explores peer support implementation during a crisis

Explore the importance of peer support, fundamentals for operationalizing a peer-support program "How to implement a peer support program during a crisis," AMA's latest in the AMA STEPS Forward™ webinar series.  

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Pandemic response: AMA moved quickly to advocate, provide answers

When physicians’ needed answers to questions on adapting to practicing in a pandemic, the AMA developed resources to meet the demand.