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Best of 2016: Patients
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The top 5 stories patients should read

These articles will help patients understand dietary guidelines, health disparities, the AMA’s gun-violence policy, and state laws on tobacco purchases.

Prevention & Wellness
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How should residents respond to faculty bullying of med students?

When faculty members bully or mistreat medical students, how should residents respond?

Physician Health
Medical student disability.
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Study finds more med students with disabilities; ADHD tops list

A survey of 89 medical schools finds much higher disability rate than previous studies. Better data are needed to ensure adequate accommodations.

Medical School Diversity
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With handoff risk quantified, 3 ways to improve care transitions

Patient handoffs are linked to adverse events. An expert on care transitions says they should be structured and involve patients and families.

Prevention & Wellness
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More statin guidance muddies primary prevention picture

USPSTF advises on proceeding when no cardiovascular disease history is present, differs from other recommendations on risk assessment, dosing.

Chronic Diseases
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Simple ways to deter improper antibiotic prescribing

Giving patients and physicians the right “nudge” can be part of an effective antibiotic stewardship program.

Behavioral Health
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AMA presents lifetime achievement award to recently retired AAFPRS CEO

The AMA presented Stephen C. Duffy, former executive VP and CEO of the AAFPRS, with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award

Press Releases
Vineet Arora, MD
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Overcoming gender obstacles in medicine

A lack of women in leadership positions, a gender pay gap, stereotypes and self-confidence are obstacles to gender equality in medicine. A speaker at the inaugural Women in Medicine Symposium detailed these issues and discussed empowering women in medicine.

Health Equity
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New tool identifies short-term volunteer and paid opportunities

A new interactive tool, the Physician Opportunities Portal, provides physicians interested in volunteering or working outside of their normal practice settings with short-term opportunities in the field of medicine. These opportunities add stability and longevity to their careers and increase joy in practice by giving back.

Career Development