Patient Resources - American Medical Association
6 days ago · Stay on top of the latest developments related to patient education. Browse the AMA’s patient education resources, full of information and tools that physicians can share with …
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 …
The do’s and don'ts of calling out a patient's bad behavior
Nov 27, 2022 · Most physicians will encounter patient comments that are rude—or worse. Be prepared with a ready reply and an understanding of the ethics involved.
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.
What doctors wish patients knew about peripheral artery disease
Nov 22, 2024 · 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. …
Patients’ stories push lawmakers to act on prior authorization
May 5, 2025 · Critical changes are need to fix the time-wasting, care-delaying payer process. Highlighting prior authorization’s patient impact goes a long way.
What doctors wish patients knew about end-of-life care planning
Nov 26, 2025 · When patients take time to document their health care wishes—before a crisis—physicians and families are better equipped to honor their goals. Yet many adults have …
When patients, families disagree on treatment: 6 ways forward
Dec 20, 2018 · To best care for patients, physicians must honor autonomy while expressing respect for well-intentioned family members.
For primary care physicians, knowing who, where and when to refer patients for specialty care is critical to their patient’s outcomes and continued well-being. Regarding specialists, knowing …
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 …