Attendees at the 2022 Interim Meeting
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Doctors eye illegal sources, better data to address firearm deaths

It’s time to change the national conversation about firearms and public health. Learn about the AMA’s next steps for tackling the deadly plight.

Public Health
2022 Interim Meeting
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2 MIN READ

Preventing deadly gun violence will be focus of AMA task force

Firearms violence is a public health crisis that seems to be worsening. Learn about the AMA’s next steps to boost evidence-based approaches.

Public Health
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AMA to establish task force focused on firearm violence prevention

New task force focuses on firearm violence prevention, building on more than 30 policy recommendations adopted over past two decades by AMA House of Delegates.

Press Releases
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15 MIN READ

AMA president condemns disinformation, government interference in medicine

At today's opening session of the 2022 Interim Meeting of the HOD, AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, outlined the challenges facing physicians and patients.

Press Releases
Young person reaching into high cabinet
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3 MIN READ

Firearm safe-storage rules help stop tragic child deaths

Keeping firearms where kids can get at them in foster homes or home day cares is a recipe for death, injury and trauma. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health
Mobile COVID-19 testing tent
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4 MIN READ

Time to reinforce ties between patients, doctors and public health

Family physician Frederick M. Chen, MD, MPH, is the AMA’s new chief heath and science officer. Learn what gives him hope for medicine’s tomorrow.

Public Health
AMA leaders at the WMA General Assembly
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5 MIN READ

Physicians worldwide issue clarion call on racism’s impact in medicine

The World Medical Association’s Declaration of Berlin on Racism in Medicine makes clear how false ideas on race adversely affect patients’ health.

Health Equity
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3 MIN READ

Public health: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Science & Public Health
Masked physician and patient speaking in examination room
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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about trauma-informed care

Experiencing trauma can shake up people's lives, even if they don’t realize it. This is where trauma-informed care can help. Learn more.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™