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5 Min Read

COVID-19: 6 key points physicians should share with patients

As the COVID-19 situation develops, patients might be concerned about their risk for novel coronavirus disease. Follow these tips to address patients’ concerns.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

PPE 101: The do's and don'ts of donning and doffing

PPE use is becoming a key component of early residency training. Here are some key tips as new residents hit the wards during a pandemic.

Resident Wellness
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4 Min Read

Want to defeat COVID-19? You can do your part when you #MaskUp

Turning the tide against COVID-19 is a goal all of us can get behind—and you can do your part by spreading the word. It is absolutely time to get behind a mask.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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9 Min Read

Celebrating the work in policy, health justice of John Lewis

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by celebrating the work in health justice and policy of Congressman John Lewis.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 27, 2020

In the news: Young adults with COVID-19 may take weeks to recover, review finds U.S. vaccines are safe and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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13 Min Read

Howard Bauchner, MD, discusses infection control and the effectiveness of masks

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by looking at the latest research on COVID-19 and the effectiveness of using masks.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Burnout isn’t due to resiliency deficit. It’s still a system issue.

Even the most resilient physicians have substantial rates of burnout. Learn more about what health systems must do to improve physician well-being.

Physician Health
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2 Min Read

Letting APRNs order diagnostic imaging could worsen overuse

Evidence shows that—when allowed—advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) order more CTs, MRIs and other imaging studies than doctors do.

Scope of Practice
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4 Min Read

How science communication is failing during COVID-19

Publicity—not evidence—too often drives reports on COVID-19 treatments, vaccines. Experts offer keys to greater accuracy that would help patients, physicians navigate the pandemic.

Infectious Diseases