Temple Grandin
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Temple Grandin on what doctors should know about slaughterhouses

Animals raised for meat deserve a low-stress death. In an interview, Temple Grandin details slaughterhouse methods and where they need to improve.

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Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

A healthy aging initiative at Atlantic Health System prescribes laughter as a key to lowering stress among older adults. Learn more with the AMA.

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How physicians’ duties grow when they serve in government

The pandemic has shined a brighter light on physicians in government roles. Learn about the ethical considerations with the AMA.

Ethics
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How to avoid bias in responding to suspected child abuse

Learn why evidence-based approaches offer solid ground, and find out more about the ethical complexities doctors face when dealing with child abuse.

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How segregation’s legacy continues to shape U.S. health care

Legally sanctioned racial segregation in hospitals ended with implementation of the Civil Rights Act, but it remains embedded in health care.

Ethics
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As end-of-life care grows more complex, start here to study up

Medical students, physicians and other health professionals will learn a lot from this great set of educational resources offered by the AMA and others.

Ethics
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How stillness and solidarity can quash injustice in health care

The pace of care and administrative burdens can put doctors in morally distressing situations. Learn how stillness and solidarity can help.

Ethics
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The 10 most-read medical ethics articles in 2022

The most popular articles published this year in the AMA Journal of Ethics covered the medical-dental divide, health equity and more.

Ethics
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The obscurity of health care pricing undermines trust in medicine

The lack of transparency around what care will cost can harm patients. Learn more the medical ethical dimensions of pricing opacity.

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