Routine Screening Community of Practice: Workflows

Join the AMA Community of Practice for a discussion on incorporating algorithms and streamlining workflows to improve routine screening in your facility. 

Routine Screening Toolkit Community of Practice Workflows
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Myth or fact? Only doctors can respond to patient portal messages

Patient messages to physicians skyrocketed after COVID-19. But must physicians personally respond to each? The AMA sets the record straight.

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6 simple ways to master patient communication

Medical students entering patient-facing clinical training are well served to brush up on their communication skills. Learn more with the AMA.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Education and post-test counseling

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Download the toolkit PDF and access additional resources. 

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Linkage to care

The routine screening process does not simply end with diagnosis. Download toolkit PDF resources to see how to address clinical considerations with step 6: linkage to care.

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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Post-test education

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine STD and STI testing program. Access the ED toolkit PDF and more.

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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Linkage to care

The routine screening process does not simply end with diagnosis. Access the toolkit PDF and more resources on next steps after result notification.

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Indigenous patients may not trust you. Know how to break through.

Even Native American physicians can have trouble building cultural competence with Indigenous patients, but every doctor should take the time to listen.

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Improving heart health in pregnant and postpartum women virtually

Henry Ford Health's Heart Healthy Moms virtual program has improved patients’ BP control and reduced emergency department visits. 

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Put care into your messages to patients, says virtual-first MD

Did you get the patient’s message? Let them know. Sutter Health internist Matthew Sakumoto, MD, says clearing the inbox benefits from a human touch.

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