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 USMLE® Step 3 Jan 20, 2020 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Scuba diver has epistaxis after ascent Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A scuba diver visits the emergency department for epistaxis following ascent from a 25-foot dive. What is the next step in management? Population Care Jan 17, 2020 · 9 MIN READ Avoid "elder-speak" with your senior patients That’s one practice tip from a physician expert who explains why there needs to be a greater emphasis on geriatrics in medical training. Leadership Jan 17, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Jordan Lippincott: Boosting access to care for underserved AMA member Jordan Michael Lippincott grew up in a rural area and understands the challenges that are present when it comes to obtaining care. Sustainability Jan 15, 2020 · 8 MIN READ How previsit labs lead to richer patient-physician conversations Learn more from the AMA on how to get the most out of previsit laboratory testing. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jan 13, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Diagnosis of a breast lump A 27-year-old immigrant has a 14 x 12 x 9-cm mass in her left breast that’s firm, nontender, rubbery and completely movable with no attachment to skin or chest wall. No palpable axillary nodes or skin ulceration are present. Physician Health Jan 13, 2020 · 8 MIN READ #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. Leadership Jan 8, 2020 · 3 MIN READ L. Carlos Zapata, MD: Shaping evidence-based health care policy AMA member L. Carlos Zapata, MD, witnessed his uncle wake up from a coma and saw the amazing work physicians did to save his life. Now he strives to do the same. Prior Authorization Jan 8, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Prior authorization of nonopioid pain care prolongs patient suffering A 10-day trial yields instant pain relief for a patient, but it takes several months to obtain an insurer’s OK for the treatment. Load More