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5 things specialists can learn from each other to boost mask-wearing

Physicians from a variety of specialties offer insights on effectively counseling patients to #MaskUp and limit spread of SARS-CoV-2.

Public Health
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Helping patients navigate their concerns about COVID-19 risk

With uncertainty comes concern. To help address patients’ worries and fears about the pandemic, physicians must listen with empathy.

Public Health
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4 tips to enhance patient communication as a medical student

Communication skills are an emphasis throughout your medical training, but they take on a new meaning once you begin your clerkships.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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How to use motivational interviewing to improve addiction care

Learn how physicians can complete continuing medical education on the AMA Ed Hub to remain current on evidence-based addiction medicine.

Overdose Epidemic
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19 MIN READ

How to make your voice heard to encourage public use of masks

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by encouraging public use of masks.

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Back to school: What physicians can say to parents weighing the decision

Parents are wondering if they should send their children back to school in the fall. Here’s how physicians can aid them in that decision.

Population Care
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What role does humor play in health care?

Some see the humorous side of medicine, but for others there is nothing funny about illness and injury. Learn how humor can be used in health care.

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Medical epidemiologist Hannah Kirking, MD, on concerns on how the virus spreads

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 the COVID-19 virus spreads with a medical epidemiologist at the CDC.

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The physicians behind Brief19, created by doctors for doctors

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 Brief19, a daily round up of COVID-19 research and policy created by doctors for doctors.

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