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When patients are prejudiced, here’s what physicians should do

About 60% of doctors have heard offensive comments from patients. AMA offers new advice for physicians encountering discriminatory patient behavior.

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Key tips for medical residents facing microaggressions

Learn with the AMA how and when to deal with the slights that members of marginalized groups face in medical settings.

Resident Wellness
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AMA statement on ongoing attacks on physicians treating COVID patients

The suggestion that doctors are overcounting COVID-19 patients or lying to line their pockets is a malicious, outrageous, and completely misguided charge.

Press Releases
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The assault on physicians and science must end

We will not allow political intimidation and fear-driven rhetoric to undermine the hard-won patient trust so critical to beating COVID-19.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA statement on intimidation, threats toward public health officials

The AMA is concerned by recent news reports that public health officials have been intimidated and threatened for their work.

Press Releases
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#MeToo in medicine: The after effects of harassment

Many sexual harassment and discrimination events are not reported by medical students. Learn about the psychological effects and legal ramifications.  

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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#MeToo in medicine: We can all be allies

Harassment is more common in historically male-dominated fields, such as medicine. Learn how to prevent a hostile work environment.

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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Medical resident bullying: Here's how often it happens

A minority of internal medicine residents report being bullied, but for those who get picked on the consequences are often severe.

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5 ways to support medical residents facing patient discrimination

About two-thirds of trainees have been verbally harassed by patients. A legal expert suggests how to respond.

Physician Health