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3 Min Read

When a colleague is impaired, how should physicians respond?

An education module offers insight into the ethics of physician impairment and wellness.   

Ethics
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5 Min Read

Systems approach can improve intimate-partner violence screening

Intimate-partner violence screening is backed by evidence, yet tools to help physicians take action have fallen short.

Injury & Violence
Medical technician taking patient's blood pressure.
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6 Min Read

New data buttress SPRINT findings on 120 mm Hg BP target

Differences between clinical-trial and real-world measurements of BP should be considered when deciding how aggressive an approach to pursue.

Prevention & Wellness
Physician studying the color of a woman's skin.
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5 Min Read

In dermatology, health disparities can be skin deep

Some cutaneous diseases happen more frequently in patients of color. They also present differently than in white patients or are misunderstood.

Health Equity
Ear scope and hearing aid resting on medical chart.
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3 Min Read

Listen up: Delivering free hearing tests, devices is doable

Few clinics provide free specialized medical services to the poor, but putting the right infrastructure in place could change that.

Health Equity
Deanna Attai, MD
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6 Min Read

Web-savvy patients shape physicians’ digital do’s and don’ts

With patients Googling and Yelping their physicians, doctors need to remain social, be present online and manage their online reputations.

Publications & Newsletters
Pregnant physician with her hand resting on her belly.
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6 Min Read

To physician moms, professional mistreatment appears widespread

Survey suggests discrimination is common. Better policies, a more supportive culture and professional mentors are needed, physician mothers argue.

Health Equity
Physician and assistant conversing with a patient.
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5 Min Read

AMA membership up for 6th consecutive year: Annual report

Forceful efforts to fight insurance mergers, the opioid epidemic, prediabetes and hypertension are among the highlights in the AMA’s 2016 Annual Report.

Leadership
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4 Min Read

How med student loan burdens can deepen health disparities

Six-figure student-loan burdens can discourage underrepresented minorities and lower-income students, who are likelier to work in underserved areas.

Medical School Diversity