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Gerald Harmon, MD, says don't socially distance from your doctor

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, about patients returning to care.

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Public Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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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.

Press Releases
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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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19 MIN READ

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, discusses vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science [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 how to approach vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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19 MIN READ

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, discusses vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to approach vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Preventive health: 4 ways social media could be a game-changer

The pandemic has amplified how quickly information is spread. Learn with the AMA how social media can be used to improve preventive health.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

How stronger vaccine mandates improve public health

In an amicus brief, the AMA Litigation Center explains how herd immunity relies on everyone who can safely receive a vaccine getting the vaccination.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

Sept. 18, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Words and actions that erode trust in the CDC hurt us all

In this issue, the latest Advocacy Update spotlight on Words and actions that erode trust in the CDC hurt us all.

Advocacy Update
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Words and actions that erode trust in the CDC hurt us all

Risking the credibility of institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is beyond unacceptable—it is unconscionable.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints