Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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AMA adopts new policy aimed at preventing bullying in medicine

New policy provides a formal definition of “workplace bullying” as well as guidelines for health care organizations.

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AMA amends ethical guidance on physician immunizations

New changes outline precautions for non-immunized physicians to protect patients and colleagues.

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Susan R. Bailey, MD
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AMA president: Physicians face two-front battle on COVID-19

In addition to the contagious illness that’s killed over 230,000 in U.S., doctors also fight a tide of attacks fed by medical misinformation.
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Amid COVID-19, CDC advises on preventing health worker infections

Of every 17 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, one is a health worker. CDC project details how doctors and other health professionals can stay safe.

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Nov 10, 2020 ·
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Jo Shapiro, MD, explores peer support implementation during a crisis

Explore the importance of peer support, fundamentals for operationalizing a peer-support program "How to implement a peer support program during a crisis," AMA's latest in the AMA STEPS Forward™ webinar series.  

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Pandemic response: AMA moved quickly to advocate, provide answers

When physicians’ needed answers to questions on adapting to practicing in a pandemic, the AMA developed resources to meet the demand.
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Even small drop in task load can cut odds of physician burnout

Learn more with the AMA about what new research is revealing about the relationship between physicians’ administrative burdens and their well-being.

Physician Health
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6 areas health systems must focus on long after pandemic ends

CEOs from many of America’s best health care organizations explain how COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping their efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
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SPS member profile: Michael L. Carius, MD, FACEP

Learn more about SPS member Michael L. Carius, MD, FACEP, a psychiatrist and member of the Oklahoma State Medical Association.

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