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 1 & 2 Nov 28, 2022 · 3 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 stumpers involving heart health Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving cardiovascular concerns? Find out now. Ethics Nov 27, 2022 · 6 MIN READ The do’s and don'ts of calling out a patient's bad behavior Most physicians will encounter patient comments that are rude—or worse. Be prepared with a ready reply and an understanding of the ethics involved. Advocating for Public Health Nov 11, 2022 · 2 MIN READ The obscurity of health care pricing undermines trust in medicine The lack of transparency around what care will cost can harm patients. Learn more the medical ethical dimensions of pricing opacity. Public Health Oct 11, 2022 · 3 MIN READ U.S. health system must come to terms with its environmental impact The health system harms communities with its solid, liquid and gas emissions. Learn how health care organizations and policymakers can respond. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Sep 26, 2022 · 4 MIN READ USMLE Step 1 prep: Test yourself against these all-time stumpers These Step 1 test-prep questions cover topics including lesions, flank pain and sudden jerking movements. See if you can solve these stumpers. Ethics Sep 14, 2022 · 2 MIN READ What the U.S. health system owes its lowest-earning workers Many health workers not only are paid poorly, but work in dangerous conditions. Learn more with the AMA about the ethical ramifications. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Aug 29, 2022 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: 6 stumpers on middle-aged patients Prep with help from Kaplan Medical and test your knowledge. Can you answer these questions involving middle-aged patients? Find out now. Ethics Aug 9, 2022 · 2 MIN READ When considering iatrogenesis, don’t overlook structural drivers Moving beyond diagnostic and treatment errors, find out how structural biases and inequities contribute to medically induced harm. Load More