Alia Crum, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at Stanford University
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4 Min Read

Placebo effect may be harnessed to produce better care outcomes

Recent studies reveal that physicians’ gestures, language and level of warmth can have an impact that exceeds patients’ subjective experience of care.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Clinicians often misestimate interventions’ harms, benefits

A systematic review finds clinicians regularly overestimate how much tests, treatments and screenings help and underestimate how much they can harm.

Prevention & Wellness
M&M's prove worthy indicator of detailed instruction.
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5 Min Read

Van Halen helps physician rethink older patients’ physical exam

No brown M&M’s, the rock band warned to ensure adherence to the smallest instructions. Seniors can benefit when physicians heed three telling details.

Population Health
2017 AMA State Legislative Strategy Conference in Amelia, Fla.
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6 Min Read

Opioid epidemic must be addressed from all angles

Physicians, pharmacists, data analysts and policy makers have been working together to reverse the opioid epidemic.

Behavioral Health
Physician displaying prediabetes app on tablet for patient.
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4 Min Read

Is the patient at risk for diabetes? It’s a $100 billion question

The U.S. spends more on diabetes than on any other condition, but tools to help physicians and patients prevent the disease are well within reach.

Prevention & Wellness
Best of 2016: Patients
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2 Min Read

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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6 Min Read

How should residents respond to faculty bullying of med students?

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

Resident Wellness
Medical student disability.
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3 Min Read

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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4 Min Read

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