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The unexplained disorder: A test of stigma, ethics and empathy

Learn with the AMA how to minimize harms and maximize benefits when diagnosing and treating disorders without biomarkers.

Ethics
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5 MIN READ

Expansion of telehealth services must be sustained

Congress must ensure the continued growth of telehealth by removing outdated and arbitrary restrictions on its use.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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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.

Ethics
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What doctors wish patients knew about healthy eating

With so many fad diets, it can be hard for patients to navigate what to eat and what to avoid. Two physicians offer advice on healthful eating.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA announces update to guidance for permanent impairment ratings

New stakeholder-driven editorial process produces first content enhancements to AMA Guides Sixth Edition.

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How to identify a stress injury in a physician colleague

Trauma of the kind seen during the pandemic can result in stress injury. Learn with the AMA about how to spot it and help treat it.

Physician Health
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6 things patients wish physicians knew about gender identity

Yes, pronouns matter. Learn with the AMA about some other keys to creating a welcoming environment for patients, across the gender spectrum.

Population Care
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Stanford experts’ diet advice can help your patients eat smarter

Learn with the AMA about what to tell your patients regarding the food-health connection, why home cooking matters and how to navigate the supermarket.

Public Health
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Know what to do when a peer is experiencing significant stress

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to psychological stress in health care. Find out how administering stress first aid can help restore resiliency.

Physician Health