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4 MIN READ

How bad “cognitive ergonomics” can drain doctors’ brainpower

User-hostile “cognitive ergonomics” adds to physicians’ overload, affecting their well-being and potentially the quality of care. Learn more.

Physician Health
Jul 15, 2021 ·
2 MIN READ

Michael R. Privitera MD, and Kate MacNamee, MS, on safety & clinician well-being

On July 15, 2021, the AMA held a webinar in the AMA STEPS Forward™ series: “Integrating organizational actions toward patient safety and clinician well-being.” Watch the recording and download the slides.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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4 MIN READ

4 reasons physicians should share their notes with patients

Doctors must share notes electronically with patients under new information-blocking rule. Learn why doing so can improve care.

Digital
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6 MIN READ

Feb. 26, 2021: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota physician assistant independent practice bill defeated and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

Medical students shouldn’t overlook these essential study guides

Start here to find out what you should be learning about health systems science, the third pillar of medical education.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Tim Storey, Brad Barrett, MD, Laurie Lickley, and Patrick Hope
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4 MIN READ

How physicians can reach lawmakers amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rules on gatherings at state capitols vary widely across the country. State legislators explain how doctors can do effective outreach virtually.

State Advocacy
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14 MIN READ

Howard Bauchner, MD, JAMA editor, discusses what the research tells us

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 what COVID-19 research tells us with JAMA's editor-in-chief, Howard Bauchner, MD.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

The power of clinical informatics: A primer for medical students

Learn what comprises clinical informatics and how using certain techniques can improve how physicians and other health care workers deliver care.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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15 MIN READ

Protecting physicians and hospitals from emerging cyberthreats

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 emerging cyber threats during the pandemic.

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Digital
AMA Update