A look at current literature and work by a statewide initiative can motivate development of policies that help respond to unrepresented patients’ needs.
AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(7):E611-616. doi:
10.1001/amajethics.2019.611.
Steven A. Wartman, MD, PhD and C. Donald Combs, PhD
Overhaul of curricula is due and should focus on knowledge management (rather than information acquisition), effective use of AI, improved communication, and empathy.
AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(2):E146-152. doi:
10.1001/amajethics.2019.146.
Humor and laughter researchers at the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (yep, that’s a thing) not only study why humor helps, but also how it can be skillfully applied.
AMA J Ethics. 2020;22(7):E588-595. doi:
10.1001/amajethics.2020.588.