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3 MIN READ

The meaning behind your white coat

A short white coat can be a life-changing article of attire for medical students beginning their journey in the provision of care.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 MIN READ

What is high blood pressure?

AMA tools and resources—including communication strategies, infographic and quick guide PDFs—enable physicians to better diagnose and manage high BP while also helping patients take an active role in the process.

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Hypertension
Health Care Definitions
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2 MIN READ

Rethinking overreliance on BMI to improve patient care

BMI can be a helpful clinical indicator, but many of its applications are overvalued, imprecise and can harm patients. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health
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2 MIN READ

Putting patients first in transgender surgical care

Learn about autonomy protections, patient-centered informed consent, and shared decision-making processes in gender-affirming surgical care.

Ethics
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2 MIN READ

Interprofessional education helps fuel meaningful learning

Interprofessional education can help prepare physicians and other clinicians for team-based work cultures. Learn more with the AMA.

Ethics
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2 MIN READ

How ethics of meat and health transcend the dinner plate

Meat production creates ethical challenges both within clinical practice and at an institutional level. Learn how to respond.

Ethics
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3 MIN READ

Temple Grandin on what doctors should know about slaughterhouses

Animals raised for meat deserve a low-stress death. In an interview, Temple Grandin details slaughterhouse methods and where they need to improve.

Ethics
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3 MIN READ

Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

A healthy aging initiative at Atlantic Health System prescribes laughter as a key to lowering stress among older adults. Learn more with the AMA.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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2 MIN READ

How physicians’ duties grow when they serve in government

The pandemic has shined a brighter light on physicians in government roles. Learn about the ethical considerations with the AMA.

Ethics