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4 MIN READ

What to do when a marginalized patient denies HIV status

The impulse to initiate lifesaving treatment should never overshadow a physician’s focus on therapeutic alliance and trust.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

What will it take to end the HIV epidemic within a decade?

The U.S. government has pledged to stop HIV’s spread by 2030. Learn about the ethical and clinical forces that stand in the way

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

11 tips to integrate health equity content into medical education

A physician leader at Harvard Medical School advises on how to promote diversity and drive equity in the classroom and at the bedside.

Health Equity
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19 MIN READ

Role of allies in combatting anti-Asian racism during pandemic [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to combat anti-Asian racism during the pandemic.

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Population Care
AMA Update Podcast
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19 MIN READ

Role of allies in combatting anti-Asian racism during pandemic

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 how to combat anti-Asian racism during the pandemic.

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Population Care
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

One way to tackle bias in medical school admissions

Framing structural competency as a source of merit can advance equity in medical school admissions and improve patient care.

Medical School Diversity
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3 MIN READ

How a $10 copay could mean life or death for some patients

Learn with the AMA how payers’ focus on shifting costs to patients can clash with medicine’s mission of bettering public health.

Advocating for Public Health
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4 MIN READ

7 keys to overcome linguistic, cultural barriers to equitable care

Limited English, family disagreements can pose big challenges. Learn more about how to respond.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

Why physicians’ snap judgments can exacerbate health inequity

Learn more with the AMA about why putting patients’ care in the right context is essential.

Health Equity