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7 MIN READ

Fighting for physicians’ right to access mental health care

Some physicians are deterred from seeking mental health care because of credentialing concerns. Northwest Permanente decided to change this.

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Fighting for Physicians

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6 MIN READ

Improving heart health in pregnant and postpartum women virtually

Henry Ford Health's Heart Healthy Moms virtual program has improved patients’ BP control and reduced emergency department visits. 

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4 MIN READ

Put care into your messages to patients, says virtual-first MD

Did you get the patient’s message? Let them know. Sutter Health internist Matthew Sakumoto, MD, says clearing the inbox benefits from a human touch.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease often begins with a tremor and the biggest risk factor is aging. Isaac Goldszer, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses what to know.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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These books can boost your specialty knowledge on rotation

In general surgery, radiology and more, physicians weigh in with specialty-specific books to help medical students to get up to speed. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 MIN READ

Do you have “feedback literacy”? For residency, it’s a must

Follow this expert advice on how to improve as a physician by maximizing your interactions with attendings and other care-team members. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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What it's really like in dermatology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one dermatologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 MIN READ

Focus on these 6 areas to boost physician well-being

Health systems are making strides in reducing burnout and improving well-being. But more must be done. Learn how to receive recognition from the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Jan. 6, 2025: AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases
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AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ambient scribing in medicine.

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AMA Update