The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers guidance on how physicians and healthcare systems can best support undocumented and lawfully present immigrants to promote the best possible care for all who need it.
Most Americans report having excellent or good health and have a usual place to go for medical care.
Medical interest in enhanced recovery after surgery has strengthened in recent years.
Patients who use a simple waiting room tool are more prepared and more likely to begin heir primary care visit by communicating their top priorities.
Additionally, patients often not prepared with realistic expectations to receive home health care.
Medicaid expansion has created an “urgent need” to engage primary care practices in serving the expanded Medicaid population.
No difference in average sleep time found for residents with flexible hours vs standard duty hours.
Widespread improvements in digital communication, hardware, and software have resulted in positive changes in the healthcare technology landscape.
Every day, low health literacy results in patients’ misunderstanding the instructions of their clinicians, sometimes with very serious consequences.
Transphobia among providers associated with knowledge of transgender, gender-diverse health care.
