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Optometrists doing eye surgery? California AB 2236 vetoed for patient safety with David Aizuss, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about California AB 2236 and optometrists.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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Optometrists doing eye surgery? Radical bill vetoed on safety grounds

At physicians’ urging, California’s governor vetoed a dangerous measure that crystallized the safety threat posed when scope creep runs amok. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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What it’s like in neurological surgery: Shadowing Dr. Agarwal

While neurosurgical patient care is always high stakes, Nitin Agarwal, MD, finds it is truly a privilege to be able to operate on the brain and spine.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it’s like to specialize in orthopaedic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Templeton

As a cancer survivor, AMA member Kim Templeton, MD, went from being primarily interested in working as a surgeon and being successful to wanting to change and improve the world.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Mongiu

For Anne Mongiu, MD, the rewarding part of colorectal surgery is when you fix a patient’s problem and can bring them to a better state of health overall.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it’s like to specialize in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Welsh

AMA member David Welsh, MD, says general surgeons must be hardworking, inquisitive and resilient.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it’s like in pediatric neurosurgery: Shadowing Dr. Tomei

What pediatric neurosurgeons do can give children the chance to run and play again. Learn more about this specialty from AMA member Krystal Tomei, MD, MPH.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Who should decide where palliative surgery is right next step?

Learn how physicians navigate the tough decisions and unknown outcomes of this underappreciated, and often misunderstood, facet of palliative care.

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Often overlooked, surgery can be a key element in palliative care

Learn with the AMA Journal of Ethics about how palliative surgery can improve quality of life without aiming to cure disease.

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