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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about wearing sunscreen

Most people do not wear sunscreen properly. Two dermatologists explain what to look for and how to properly apply sunscreen, no matter the season.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about cervical cancer prevention

Cervical cancer kills more than 4,000 Americans each year, but these deaths can be prevented. Getting vaccinated against HPV and screened can be a lifesaver.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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16 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about social media’s health impact

From mere FOMO to anxiety and depression, social media platforms can pose harms and benefits. Three physicians discuss how to balance the positive and negative impacts. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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13 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about home BP measurement

Nearly 50% of adults in the U.S. have hypertension. At-home BP monitoring can help. Two physicians share more about checking your blood pressure at home.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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6 Min Read

6 JAMA medication resources for internists to share with patients

These JAMA Patient Pages give easy-to-understand explanations of how many common preventive measures and also chronic and curative treatments work.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Extend the federal budget window to boost preventive health

Many strong health reforms get bogged down because the CBO fails to properly account for long-term savings. The AMA backs a new bill to change that.

Prevention & Wellness
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14 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about family immunizations

Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Two infectious diseases physicians discuss the key role they should play for the loved ones in your family.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
UPDATED
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6 Min Read

Can physicians bill for both preventive and E/M services in the same visit?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about billing for both preventive and E/M services in the same visit. 

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Administrative Burdens
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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6 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about end-of-life care planning

Susan E. Nelson, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains how advance directives ensure care reflects patients’ wishes and ease decision-making for loved ones.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™