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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care
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What you need to know about the Title X Rule

On March 5, 2019, the AMA filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration’s rule that would decimate the Title X program and limit the medical advice physicians can give their Title X patients.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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AMA files suit to block administration’s Title X restrictions

The AMA, along with OMA and PPFA filed suit to block the administration’s rule that would limit the medical advice physicians can give their Title X patients.

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Barbara L. McAneny, MD
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We cannot let changes to Title X put women’s health at risk

The AMA and leaders across medicine filed a lawsuit to block the Administration’s rule that would decimate the Title X program and limit the medical advice physicians can give their patients.

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New federal regulations impose gag rule on physicians, restrict access to critical services

A new federal regulation will interfere with the patient-physician relationship by regulating the content of their communication. It also threatens women’s access to care.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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AMA statement on Title X gag rule and funding restrictions

This rule interferes with and imposes restrictions on the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
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Trisomy 21 in prenatal screening: How to talk with parents

Prenatal test results indicating a high chance of Down syndrome can be hard to discuss with patients, as can related pregnancy outcomes. Discover four tips to help guide these challenging conversations.

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Steven Strongwater, MD, at the 2018 International Conference on Physician Health
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Empathy: A critical ally in battling physician burnout

Strengthen communication with messages to patients and colleagues that come from the heart. Learn more about this medical group’s innovative use of physician empathy training.

Physician Health
Steven Pantilat, MD, at TEDMED 2018. Photo courtesy of TEDMED.
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4 things medical students should know about giving bad news

The manner in which physicians present bad news can affect patients’ outlook. Here’s how a palliative-care pioneer approaches such situations.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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Talking firearms in the exam room: 3 cases where it matters

A CME module from the AMA offers new insight on how physicians can have effective conversations to help patients at high risk of firearm violence.

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