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What to do when patient says, “I’d rather have a white doctor.”

The emotional harm to physicians of color can be substantial. The first step is to acknowledge racist speech and behaviors.

Physician Health
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Patient safety: How to discuss it, how to respond when harm occurs

The AMA offers new training to help medical students, residents and practicing physicians understand and improve patient safety.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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Access to prescription drugs: How the doctor’s role is changing

The landscape for prescription medications continues to evolve. This is what physicians should know about the changes and strategies to improve access.

Ethics
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These 4 workflow changes help cut burnout by 45%

An efficient health care workflow can reduce physician burnout by nearly half. Find out how to implement workflow optimization.

Physician Health
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Is your physician colleague at risk for suicide? Signs to look for

If a fellow physician sends worrisome signals that might suggest self-harm, don’t be afraid to initiate a conversation that could avert a suicide.

Physician Health
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Medical students: Find your place in fast-moving health systems

The health care system is changing fast, and future physicians need to understand their role and ethical obligations in helping ensure patients’ health and well-being is maximized, while the costs are minimized, in an environment that provides a patient-centered experience.

Medical School Life
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How friendly feedback can improve emergency department environments

It's important to maintain a healthy emergency department culture to maximize quality of care and physician well-being. Find out how this doctor is doing it.

Physician Health
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This ophthalmologist is doing health care AI the right way 

A doctor saw a problem and his solution became the first autonomous health care AI system authorized for market by the Food and Drug Administration.   

Digital
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20% of lung cancer deaths are preventable: Here’s what you can do

Early determination of the damage done by smoking is at the core of new CME on lung-cancer screening recommendations.

Public Health