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2 MIN READ

Tips for medical students to master subtle art of communication

Effective communication is a key part of medical training. An AMA module offers students pointers on mastering the skill.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

Take a look at old tech in new ways to boost health care teamwork

Learn with the AMA how an inconspicuous food-service tool was repurposed to speed up clinical communication and improve the patient experience.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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4 MIN READ

Why physicians’ snap judgments can exacerbate health inequity

Learn more with the AMA about why putting patients’ care in the right context is essential.

Health Equity
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24 MIN READ

Tips from Marsha Redmon on best practices for telehealth visits [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with tips for physicians on engaging in telehealth visits.

Digital
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16 MIN READ

The Telehealth Initiative: Implementing and using telehealth

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 “The Telehealth Initiative,” that supports physician practices in adopting and adapting to telehealth.

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Digital
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

8 communication strategies to boost COVID-19 vaccine acceptance

With many Americans hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19, experts detail the do’s and don’ts on nudging patients in the right direction.

Public Health
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17 MIN READ

Marcus Plescia, MD, on mass vaccination clinics and equity [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 benefits and challenges of mass distribution clinics.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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3 MIN READ

Do’s and don’ts for talking with patients about coronavirus vaccines

Hectoring won’t work. Polling sheds light on the words that can help move people to get vaccinated. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health
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24 MIN READ

Tips from Marsha Redmon on best practices for telehealth visits

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with tips for physicians on engaging in telehealth visits.

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Digital
AMA Update