The do’s and don'ts of calling out a patient's bad behavior
Nov 27, 2022 · Always treat their patients with compassion and respect. Explore the reasons for which a patient behaves in disrespectful, derogatory or prejudiced ways insofar as possible. …
Do’s and don’ts for effective patient-physician communication
Jun 12, 2024 · In a table, the authors provided examples of do’s and don’ts for effective communication with patients and how they align with different goals and strategies, as outlined …
What is value-based care? - American Medical Association
Jul 30, 2025 · Value-based care is a health care model focused on enhancing patient outcomes and quality of care. Find AMA resources on value-based care.
What doctors wish patients knew about atrial fibrillation
Feb 28, 2025 · The AMA’s What Doctors Wish Patients Knew ™ series gives physicians a platform to share what they want patients to understand about today’s health care headlines. …
Ageism has an impact on older-adult patients—and their physicians
Jul 11, 2025 · The discussion was moderated by William B. Jordan, MD, MPH, who is senior director of equity policy and transformation at the AMA Center for Health Equity. Panelists …
Inpatient versus observation care Concerns regarding the admissions status of patients undergoing short hospital stays intensified in recent years as these stays became targets of …
What doctors wish patients knew about the impact of caffeine
Jul 24, 2025 · The AMA’s What Doctors Wish Patients Knew ™ series provides physicians with a platform to share what they want patients to understand about today’s health care headlines. …
Patients, doctors like telehealth. Here’s what should come next.
May 17, 2021 · Massive survey shows how patients and physicians feel about telehealth. Learn what’s needed to protect and improve this mode of care.
6 simple ways to master patient communication
Jan 29, 2025 · Medical students entering patient-facing clinical training are well served to brush up on their communication skills. Learn more with the AMA.
What doctors wish patients knew about cancer screening and …
Feb 21, 2025 · Most patients are diagnosed at a far less treatable, later stage of the disease. And with about 20% of lung cancer deaths preventable, evidence-based screening …