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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.

Physician Health
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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.

Press Releases
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Key tips for medical residents facing microaggressions

Learn with the AMA how and when to deal with the slights that members of marginalized groups face in medical settings.

Physician Health
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Mira Irons, MD, discusses surge in U.S. cases as more counties emerge as hot spots

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing numbers and trending topics of the past week, including the worst week so far in surge of cases.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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AMA statement on ongoing attacks on physicians treating COVID patients

The suggestion that doctors are overcounting COVID-19 patients or lying to line their pockets is a malicious, outrageous, and completely misguided charge.

Press Releases
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AMA in the News: October 2020

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Oct. 16, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Why clinical algorithms fall short on race and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 2, 2020: National Advocacy Update 

Congress passes bill to fund government through Dec. 11 in the latest National Advocacy Update

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 18, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Words and actions that erode trust in the CDC hurt us all

In this issue, the latest Advocacy Update spotlight on Words and actions that erode trust in the CDC hurt us all.

Advocacy Update