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…
New and expecting physician parents face unique challenges that can affect well-being, career advancement, and retention. In this AMA STEPS ForwardÆ podcast, Kevin Hopkins, MD, speaks with Laura Dichtel, MD, MHS, and Josephine Li, MD, physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital…
Importance Obesity is associated with increased risk of cancer, including endometrial, esophageal, gastric, kidney, colorectal, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, prostate, postmenopausal breast, ovarian, and thyroid cancers. Overweight and obesity account for approximately 10% of new cancer diagnoses annually in the US and…
Importance Cannabis use is common among those with mental health conditions, and many people report using cannabis to manage mental health symptoms. It is important for clinicians to understand the lack of clear benefits of cannabis for mental health conditions and…
Importance Older adults undergoing major surgery often face increased risks of functional decline, cognitive impairment, and loss of independence. While shared decision-making (SDM) is recommended, there are no standardized guidelines defining its key components for this population. Objective To identify valid and…
This case report discusses a unilateral multifocal human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 choroiditis in a male patient presenting with panuveitis of the right eye.
This Guide to Statistics and Methods provides an overview of the Hochberg procedure, an effective tool for avoiding false-positive conclusions in clinical trials reporting multiple end points.
Importance Adults with severe mental illness (SMI) face a 10- to 20-year reduction in life expectancy, largely due to heightened cardiometabolic diseases. Low levels of physical activity (PA) and prolonged sedentary behavior (SB) are modifiable risk factors that contribute to this…
Importance Antidepressants for moderate to severe major depressive disorder may be discontinued prematurely because the prescribed antidepressant is not always the most appropriate medication for an individual. Guidelines have recommended more precise targeting of antidepressant treatment. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of…
This JAMA Insights explores how using numerical comparisons during patient-clinician encounters can help patients better understand their clinical situation and inform their decision-making.
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