A 25-year-old man taking no regular medications presented to clinic with a 1-month history of skin lesions, which began as small painless papules on his face and progressed to vesicles and pustules over 1 week. Two weeks prior to presentation,…
Regret in surgical practice is typically construed as resulting from the commission or the omission of a specific action at a specific decision point, which leads to a deleterious outcome. This article suggests a need to expand this conception of…
Regret is ubiquitous in surgical practice and emphasizes the nature and breadth of surgeons’ responsibilities to patients and colleagues. Expressing regret to patients requires transparent and honest communication but can leave surgeons vulnerable. This article recommends strategies for communicating regret…
This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast about the history of the pelvic exam. The featured guest is Kinnon MacKinnon, PhD, MSW, an assistant professor in the School…
This JAMA Insights provides an evidence-based summary for discussing information about breast density with patients, including discussions that involve shared decision-making.
This Teachable Moment discusses initiation, optimization, and long-term use of buprenorphine in man with an opioid use disorder.
This case report describes a 35-year-old female patient experiencing chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms related to kambo, a secretion of the South American giant leaf frog, and noted abnormalities on initial magnetic resonance imaging with subsequent resolution.
Dr Keshni Ramnanan, internist serving as chair-elect on the AMA Private Practice Physician Section (PPPS) Governing Council, shares her experience both giving and receiving mentorship in medicine. She also highlights practical tips for getting started. Explore Mentoring for Impact: https://bit.ly/M4IEH…
Dr Laura Vater, gastrointestinal oncologist at the Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and assistant professor of Clinical Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, shares strategies for promoting wellness for medical students and residents. She also shares her…
This JAMA Insights explores how coronary artery calcium and computed tomography calcium scores can improve risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and inform recommendations for statin therapy.
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