Michael Suk, MD, MPH, at Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs forum
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Can AMA ethical guidance help health systems—and not just doctors?

AMA Trustee and Geisinger physician leader Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, was among those weighing in on a new direction for the AMA Code of Medical Ethics. 

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Ethics
Health System Spotlight
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How to respond when “turfing” displaces patient welfare

The problematic nature of poorly executed patient placement decisions is long overdue for change. Learn how to start the conversation.   

Ethics
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7 EHR usability, safety challenges—and how to overcome them

EHR design, customization or configuration can contribute to patient harm. Researchers also are quantifying the physician burdens of EHRs.

Digital
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8 things every physician must know to stop cyberattacks

Cybersecurity is a team sport. Learn more with the AMA about why protecting data is a patient-safety issue, and what doctors can do to help.

Sustainability
Patient sitting in an empty examination room
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You suspect a patient is being abused. What should you do?

Nearly 90% of human-trafficking victims have contact with a health professional while being trafficked. Learn to better identify and help these patients.

Injury & Violence
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4 Min Read

Slash burnout—and boost patient safety—by ditching “stupid stuff”

It’s time to get rid of tasks that burden physicians without improving care. Learn why that would be better for patients and doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Physicians must be free to report suspicious behavior without fear

Patients and the health system suffer if liability concerns stop doctors from reporting fraudulent or incompetent behavior. Learn more with the AMA.

Judicial Advocacy
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Pearl of the Week: Sharing clinical notes boosts patient safety

Find resources to help improve patient medication adherence.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Aug. 25, 2023: National Advocacy Update

VA to hold listening sessions related to its effort to develop National Standards of Practice and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update