Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Staff News Writer AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team. News Authors Catalog of Topics Ethics Jul 14, 2021 · 3 MIN READ What to do when symptoms are difficult to see or measure Patients can present with all kinds of symptoms that defy observation and diagnostics. Learn about the ethical challenges to clinical decision-making. Overdose Epidemic Jul 1, 2021 · 4 MIN READ How one Nebraska addiction psychiatrist advocates for her patients An addiction psychiatry consultation-liaison service is becoming an increasingly important part of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s culture. Specialty Profiles Jul 1, 2021 · 6 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in radiology: Shadowing Dr. Argy AMA member Nicolas Argy, MD, says the specialty is great for its flexible work schedule, but face time with patients can be hard to come by. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jun 28, 2021 · 3 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: 3 cases where chest pain is a major symptom Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these frequently missed prep questions related to chest pain? Find out now. Specialty Profiles Jun 17, 2021 · 8 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in transplant hepatology: Shadowing Dr. Girgrah AMA member Nigel Girgrah, MD, says helping patients with just days to live regain a normal quality of life is the best part of his specialty. Ethics Jun 8, 2021 · 3 MIN READ How physicians can help patients overcome generations of trauma Understanding the ethical weight of transgenerational trauma is a crucial component of clinical practice and research. Find out more. Specialty Profiles Jun 3, 2021 · 6 MIN READ What it’s like in diagnostic radiology: Shadowing Dr. Ma As a diagnostic radiologist, AMA member Loralie Ma, MD, enjoys the crucial role she plays in determining patients’ diagnoses. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 May 31, 2021 · 3 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 cases involving patients’ hands Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these frequently missed prep questions related to patients’ hands? Find out now. Load More