Patient Resources - American Medical Association
Jan 16, 2026 · Stay on top of the latest developments related to patient education. Browse the AMA’s patient education resources, full of information and tools that physicians can share with their patients, …
What doctors wish patients knew about ankle sprains and strains
Jan 2, 2026 · The AMA’s What Doctors Wish Patients Knew ™ series gives physicians a platform to share what they want patients to understand about today’s health care headlines and how to take …
What doctors wish patients knew about peripheral artery disease
Nov 22, 2024 · The AMA’s What Doctors Wish Patients Knew ™ series gives physicians a platform to share what they want patients to understand about today’s health care headlines. In this installment, …
What doctors wish patients knew about using a patient portal
Jun 17, 2022 · Knowing how and when to use the patient portal can help improve patients’ outcomes and could lighten the workloads that contribute to physician burnout. The AMA’s What Doctors Wish …
Senior patients happy with telehealth and want it as care option
Nov 21, 2022 · Most patients 65 or older prefer in-person care, but the majority tell researchers that they were satisfied with the care they received via telehealth and they want it to continue to be an option.
What doctors wish patients knew about cancer screening and prevention
Feb 21, 2025 · Most patients are diagnosed at a far less treatable, later stage of the disease. And with about 20% of lung cancer deaths preventable, evidence-based screening recommendations for high …
Ageism has an impact on older-adult patients—and their physicians
Jul 11, 2025 · The discussion was moderated by William B. Jordan, MD, MPH, who is senior director of equity policy and transformation at the AMA Center for Health Equity. Panelists examined the quality …
What patients really want—and why it's important for their health
Dec 3, 2015 · Getting patients to make healthy lifestyle choices ranks high on every physician’s professional wish list. But realistically accomplishing this goal requires care teams to zero in on what …
What doctors wish patients knew about taking naps
Aug 22, 2025 · Prevention & Wellness What doctors wish patients knew about taking naps James Rowley, MD, of Rush University System for Health, says napping for 15–20 minutes can refresh, but …
5 positives to sharing clinical notes with your patients
May 16, 2022 · An AMA STEPS Forward open-access toolkit, also called “ Sharing Clinical Notes with Patients,” will help you understand the evidence that supports sharing visit notes with patients, …