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Helping patients navigate their concerns about COVID-19 risk

With uncertainty comes concern. To help address patients’ worries and fears about the pandemic, physicians must listen with empathy.

Public Health
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Amid COVID-19 strain on physicians, 5 steps to build peer support

Physicians and other health professionals can mitigate the effects of emotional stressors through peer support. Learn more from the AMA.

Physician Health
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15 steps to navigate crises and promote physician well-being

Here is how health systems and organizations can create a plan for navigating all stages of a crisis in a way that promotes workforce well-being.

Physician Health
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The opioid epidemic: What is the physician’s responsibility?

With the growing opioid crisis, pain management and approaches to prescribing have taken on a new ethical component. Learn more from the AMA Journal of Ethics.

Ethics
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Physicians: Antibiotic resistance is a problem, but not in my office

Outpatient antibiotic stewardship is needed to improve prescribing and address the threat of antibiotic resistance. How do physicians feel about the issue?

Public Health
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How to use motivational interviewing to improve addiction care

Learn how physicians can complete continuing medical education on the AMA Ed Hub to remain current on evidence-based addiction medicine.

Overdose Epidemic
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Burnout isn’t due to resiliency deficit. It’s still a system issue.

Even the most resilient physicians have substantial rates of burnout. Learn more about what health systems must do to improve physician well-being.

Physician Health
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2020: Teachable moment in fight against anti-Asian, anti-Black racism

An academic expert traces the origins of anti-Asian racism in the U.S. and reveals what seemingly disparate social justice movements have in common in 2020.

Population Care
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Streamlined approach helps physicians keep up with obesity education

With educational conferences cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, discover these new resources to help you remain current on obesity medicine.

Public Health