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4 MIN READ

Feb. 23, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about the AMA's stance on the Florida 'gun gag law' and patient-safety info subject to litigation discovery.

Advocacy Update
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2 MIN READ

AMA praise court ruling on Florida gun gag law

Today’s court ruling is a clear victory against government-sponsored censorship of private medical discussions between patients and physicians

Press Releases
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8 MIN READ

Jan. 12, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Find out how AMA is advocating against gun violence, how physicians impact issues and more.

Advocacy Update
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8 MIN READ

Gun violence: Use public health approach in the exam room

An empathetic and knowledge-driven approach to this sensitive subject can help patients better understand firearm safety.

Public Health
Best of 2016: Patients
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2 MIN READ

The top 5 stories patients should read

These articles will help patients understand dietary guidelines, health disparities, the AMA’s gun-violence policy, and state laws on tobacco purchases.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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5 MIN READ

Putting gun violence, health disparities in context of racism

Health care inequities and deaths and injuries involving firearms best understood amid social climate, argues a leading public health physician.

Health Equity
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2 MIN READ

AMA joins call for action to stem tide of gun violence

Universal background checks are part of the fix, physicians say. But “gun-gag laws” regulating patient-physician conversations on firearms are not.

Public Health
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2 MIN READ

AMA endorses important framework to promote firearm safety

The AMA endorsed recommendations made by other leading groups of health care professionals to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths

Press Releases
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2 MIN READ

State of Florida should stop defending the gun gag law

With 30,000 people dying each year from gun violence, our country is facing a public health crisis that demands an active role from America's physicians.

Press Releases