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You suspect a patient is being abused. What should you do?

Nearly 90% of human-trafficking victims have contact with a health professional while being trafficked. Learn to better identify and help these patients.

Injury & Violence
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4 Min Read

Slash burnout—and boost patient safety—by ditching “stupid stuff”

It’s time to get rid of tasks that burden physicians without improving care. Learn why that would be better for patients and doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Nariman Heshmati, MD
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8 Min Read

To hear this ob-gyn’s pregnancy advice, patients can press play

AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, finds new ways to positively affect patient care. One of them is to answer common pregnancy questions on YouTube.

Population Health
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How Henry Ford Health activates patients to spot problems earlier

Systemwide patient data-reporting system tracks cancer outcomes in real time and alerts physicians of urgent health issues.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Physicians must be free to report suspicious behavior without fear

Patients and the health system suffer if liability concerns stop doctors from reporting fraudulent or incompetent behavior. Learn more with the AMA.

Judicial Advocacy
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Information-blocking enforcement underway: 8 keys for physicians

IT developers and others now face up to $1 million in fines for each violation, and key themes guiding enforcement have emerged. Learn more.

Digital
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What residency applicants should know before interviews

Ask the right questions and practice beforehand. Read more about that and other key tips for M4s as they start interviewing with residency programs.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID-19 brain fog

While brain fog is not a medical term, it is one of long COVID’s most misunderstood symptoms. Three physicians share how to manage brain fog.

Infectious Diseases
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Claim your spot in the next wave of women physician leaders

The AMA will support three early to midcareer doctors to take part in 15-month training to advance health equity and well-being. Apply by Oct. 27.

Health Equity