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What doctors wish patients knew about Tommy John surgery

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians
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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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Oct. 23, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

How stronger vaccine mandates improve public health in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

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How stronger vaccine mandates improve public health

In an amicus brief, the AMA Litigation Center explains how herd immunity relies on everyone who can safely receive a vaccine getting the vaccination.

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COVID-19 vaccine mandates: What physicians should know

Learn whether vaccine mandates will pass legal muster and what measures could be taken, short of such mandates, to encourage immunization against SARS-CoV-2.

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AMA in the News: August 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2020.

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In age of pandemics, how tough should vaccine mandates get?

Governments have various reasons for mandating vaccination. The AMA Journal of Ethics explores the preconditions and justifications.

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March 12, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Maine's vaccination law and Virginia bans conversion therapy in the latest AMA state advocacy update.

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When global health emergencies strike, how should doctors respond?

Because epidemics are complex, coordinated responses across many disciplines are needed. Find out more from the AMA.

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With bold actions, physicians earn public’s trust: AMA president

Doctors can use the public’s faith in them to fiercely advocate for the greater good, Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, says in the AMA House of Delegates’ opening session.

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