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What Are the Ethical Responsibilities in Withholding Information From Patients?

Physicians frequently face complex decisions regarding how much medical information to share with patients, especially in cases involving serious diagnoses or impaired patient capacity. This educational activity explores the best practices and ethical responsibilities related to withholding and disclosing medical…

What Are the Ethical Responsibilities in Obtaining Informed Consent?

Obtaining informed consent is a fundamental ethical and legal responsibility, requiring physicians to clearly communicate diagnoses and treatment options including their risks, benefits, and alternatives in a manner sensitive to patient preferences and values. This educational activity examines the complexities…

AMA STEPSFORWARD – Strengthening Behavioral Health in Native Communities

Delivering effective behavioral and mental health care in American Indian and Alaska Native communities requires more than clinical expertise, it demands culturally safe, structurally competent team-based approaches. In this AMA STEPS ForwardÆ podcast, Dr Aaron Wernham, CEO of the Montana…

Pain Management in Primary Care: Translating Principles into Practice

The goal of this initiative is to enhance the effectiveness, reach, and measurable impact of Opioid Analgesic (OA) REMS-compliant education through a forward-thinking, outcomes-driven strategy that directly addresses persistent gaps and unmet needs in OA-related treatment, monitoring, prescribing, risk reduction,…