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 …
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 the impact of caffeine
Jul 24, 2025 · Prevention & Wellness What doctors wish patients knew about the impact of caffeine Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may pose a …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …