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1 in 3 patient-screening questions deemed repetitively "excessive"

Nonsmokers get asked repeatedly whether they smoke—just one example of the time-wasting burden for patients and doctors, says new study.

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Asif Ishaque, MD, addresses vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan [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 vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan.

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Asif Ishaque, MD, addresses vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan.

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4 reasons physicians should share their notes with patients

Doctors must share notes electronically with patients under new information-blocking rule. Learn why doing so can improve care.

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5 ways health care must change for a post-pandemic world

The pandemic shed harsh light on the dysfunctional, inequitable U.S. health system. AMA member Shantanu Nundy, MD, details how to set things right after COVID.

Public Health
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Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, on COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy [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 the use of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy.

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Big moves will put an end to Title X physician “gag rule”

HHS says Trump-era rule may have led to over 180,000 unintended pregnancies. Learn how the AMA fought to protect the patient-physician relationship.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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Follow these 5 steps to create meaningful patient connections

Time constraints can impede patient-physician rapport, which contributes to physician burnout and patient dissatisfaction. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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Joint statement on Supreme Court’s dismissal of Title X cases

Today’s dismissal of the Supreme Court Title X cases marks another important step forward for patients across the country.

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