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4 MIN READ

Harassment of doctors is on the rise. Here’s how to stop it.

A recent study documents how frequent the problem is, especially among physicians from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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14 MIN READ

Lotte Dyrbye, MD, on physician mistreatment by patients, families and visitors

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about physician mistreatment by patients, families and visitors.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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2 MIN READ

AMA adopts policies to improve the nation’s health

The policies adopted by the House of Delegates include: Making diapers tax free, Denouncing medical repatriation, and protecting physician whistleblowers.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Omicron pushed doctors to the brink. 3 keys to get them back.

Physician burnout was pressing before COVID-19, and Omicron has contributed unique stressors. Learn what to focus on to improve well-being.

Physician Health
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12 MIN READ

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares new CDC data on detecting COVID surges [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 new CDC data on detecting COVID surges in advance.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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12 MIN READ

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares new CDC data on detecting COVID surges

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing new CDC data on detecting COVID surges in advance.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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6 MIN READ

Threats, intimidation against doctors and health workers must end

Attacks against physicians and other health professionals—already frequent targets of physical and verbal assaults—have only grown in the COVID-19 era.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Two surgeons analyzing medical scans
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4 MIN READ

COVID-19 has hit physicians hard—some more than others

Amid physicians’ pandemic burdens comes another: a rise in disrespect for doctors from historically marginalized racial or ethnic groups, survey shows.

Health Equity
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3 MIN READ

What should happen when a resident physician gets belittled

Effectively addressing bullying in the health care workplace involves modeling by senior staff and institutional interventions. Learn more.

Physician Health