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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

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AMA Journal of Ethics® CME

Get help navigating ethical challenges you may face in your professional life. Browse a curated collection of CME articles and podcasts drawn from issues of the AMA Journal of Ethics®.

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Taking a palliative care approach to psychiatry’s toughest cases

Patients with treatment-resistant depression or persistent suicidality pose major challenges. Find out how palliative psychiatry could help.

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AMA fact check on recent articles about uterus transplants

Multiple media outlets have recently inaccurately published stories with inflammatory headlines about an AMA Journal of Ethics article.

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Robots are a norm in surgery. What happens when AI enters the OR?

As robotic-assisted surgery evolves to potentially include AI, ethical conversations on decision-making and clinical training emerge. Learn more.

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The meaning behind your white coat

A short white coat can be a life-changing article of attire for medical students beginning their journey in the provision of care.

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AMA podcasts

Compelling research, discussions, opinions and more—enjoy these original podcasts from the AMA for the latest in medicine and patient care.

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What is high blood pressure?

AMA tools and resources enable physicians to better diagnose and manage high BP while also helping patients take an active role in the process.

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Hypertension
Health Care Definitions
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Rethinking overreliance on BMI to improve patient care

BMI can be a helpful clinical indicator, but many of its applications are overvalued, imprecise and can harm patients. Learn more with the AMA.

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Putting patients first in transgender surgical care

Learn about autonomy protections, patient-centered informed consent, and shared decision-making processes in gender-affirming surgical care.

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