A comic book drawing of a doctor in a medical coat, tie, and stethoscope around their neck.
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3 MIN READ

Comics give health care experiences meaningful commentary

Graphic medicine gives insight on the social, cultural, and ethical landscape where patients, caregivers, clinicians, and learners intersect. 

Ethics
Hand gun inside an open safe.
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4 MIN READ

What is the physician’s proper role in reducing violence?

If violence spreads like an infectious disease, as experts argue, then doctors should take an aggressive approach in the exam room and as policy advocates.

Ethics
Physician walking between green pasture and dry desert.
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4 MIN READ

On climate change, physicians should think globally, act locally

The role physicians and other health professionals should play in responding to climate change is gaining greater prominence and urgency.

Ethics
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4 MIN READ

Collaborative system approach can bring improvements, challenges

The ethical dimensions of what it means to implement “co-creation” in health systems planning should be considered—at all levels.

Ethics
Clear, clean water being poured into a glass.
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5 MIN READ

When water is unsafe, physicians must take up public health roles

The ongoing drinking water contamination in Flint, Michigan, serves as a wake-up call to physicians about their public health duties during such crises.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

Oct. 5, 2017: State Advocacy Update

New resources on treating substance-use disorder, registration for opioid webinar and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
Commuter listening to a podcast.
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6 MIN READ

Now hear this: Podcasts used to advance medical ethics education

Medical educators can use these recorded programs to teach about tough cases and critical issues, all while med students walk, cook or do the laundry.

Ethics
Prison bars covering windows.
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5 MIN READ

Unique challenges face clinicians delivering care behind bars

Clinicians working in correctional settings need to offer good care while respecting incarcerated patients’ autonomy.

Population Care
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5 MIN READ

Partnership approach can improve quality of life in dementia

Many people with dementia can state their preferences, so clinicians are obliged to maintain patients’ roles as decision-makers.

Ethics