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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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New AMA policies recognize race as a social, not biological, construct

Racial essentialism exacerbates health disparities and results in detrimental health outcomes for marginalized and minoritized communities

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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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New AMA policy recognizes racism as a public health threat

New policy adopted by AMA’s Special Meeting of its House of Delegates (HOD) recognizes racism as a public health threat.

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AMA: Racism is a threat to public health

The House of Delegates says racism, in all its forms, harms patients. The AMA will identify best practices to help mitigate its effects.

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When patients are prejudiced, here’s what physicians should do

About 60% of doctors have heard offensive comments from patients. AMA offers new advice for physicians encountering discriminatory patient behavior.

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AMA president urges: Rely on science to guide COVID-19 response

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, M.D. today addressed the Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, outlined ongoing challenges in the fight against COVID-19.

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AMA presents Distinguished Service Award to trailblazing pathologist

Dr. Pinn the only woman and the only African American in her medical school class, has blazed trails as a physician leader.

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AMA Distinguished Service Award goes to video-assisted surgery pioneer

Dr. Nazhat best known for inventing video-assisted endoscopy, the first to perform groundbreaking advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures.

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