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6 MIN READ

Leading medical groups urge upholding minors’ right to consent to medical care

In two new briefs, groups urge court to dismiss challenge to D.C. minor consent law.

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Teenager receiving vaccine
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4 MIN READ

D.C. law letting teens choose COVID-19 vaccination should stand

AMA joins others to file brief backing 2020 law that allows minors capable of informed consent to make the lifesaving medical decision for themselves.

Population Care
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12 MIN READ

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Delta variant impact on young and old [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the emerging trend with the Delta variant.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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12 MIN READ

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Delta variant impact on young and old

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the emerging trend with the Delta variant.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Young child wearing a face mask
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5 MIN READ

When kids struggle with wearing masks, here’s how doctors can help

With COVID-19’s Delta variant surging, wearing a mask is key. Learn about some good counseling tips for doctors to share with parents to help children wear masks.

Population Care
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11 MIN READ

Claire Hannan, MPH, on role of immunization managers during pandemic [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what physicians need to know about immunization efforts.

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AMA Update Podcast
Adrian Jaques H. Ambrose, MD, MPH
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: How COVID-19 has expanded spotlight on mental health

Mental health in the age of COVID-19, says AMA member Adrian Jaques H. Ambrose, MD, MPH, has created an increased focus on stigmas, health equity and youth.

Public Health
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11 MIN READ

Claire Hannan, MPH, on role of immunization managers during pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what physicians need to know about immunization efforts.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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13 MIN READ

Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, on reaching the unvaccinated and masking [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing reaching the unvaccinated and masking.

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AMA Update Podcast