Puzzle of two hands shaking with one puzzle piece missing
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What to do when patient says, “I’d rather have a white doctor.”

The emotional harm to physicians of color can be substantial. The first step is to acknowledge racist speech and behaviors.

Physician Health
Paper doll cutouts in a line
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Inside Mayo Clinic's 5-step process for handling biased patients

Patients with hateful attitudes can pose a problem. Now physicians and other health professionals at Mayo have a place to turn for help.

Physician Health
Physician clasping patient's hands in sympathy
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Responding to patients’ bias: Know where to draw the line

There are limits to what physicians should be expected to tolerate when patients’ preferences express unjust bias. This is what physicians should know.

Ethics
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New AMA anti-harassment policies the right step for the profession

We take a zero-tolerance approach to harassment. Complaints should be independently and promptly investigated according to the highest standards.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Confronting harassment within medicine head on

The AMA House of Delegates took unanimous action on the issue, reaffirming the Association’s age-old commitment to equity, fairness and respect.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA president outlines efforts to attack dysfunction in health care

Dr. McAneny also issues urgent calls for physician leadership to help reduce gun violence in America, end harassment in medicine

Press Releases
Tiffani Bell, MD at 2018 AMA Annual Meeting
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Medicine must address #MeToo moment—and beyond

Rape, harassment and abuse can happen in any field to any gender. It is especially difficult in medicine because there is an established hierarchy.

Physician Health
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#MeToo in med ed: 1 in 7 students subjected to sexist remarks

Medical trainees are in a particularly vulnerable position when it comes to sexual harassment. Stakeholders in medical education discuss ways to protect them.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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Medicine’s “open secret”: What to do when patients hate

There is a need for best practices in dealing with patient intolerance. Experts offer advice on how to proceed when hatred interferes with healing.

Physician Health