Search results for "Advocacy"
A new name for ACP Internist, and other issue highlights
This issue announces an upcoming new name for the publication, as well as stories on HIV as a chronic disease and on treating the flu.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/a-new-name-for-acp-internist-and-other-issue-highlights.htm
1 Nov 2023
16th annual Global Forum discusses threat of rising drug prices
At ACP's Global Forum in San Diego, attendees discussed how pharmaceutical pricing constitutes an overall health threat to patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/16th-annual-global-forum-discusses-threat-of-rising-drug-prices.htm
1 Nov 2023
ACP well-being and emotional support resources praised in ‘Success Stories' article
The Physicians Foundation's National Physician Suicide Awareness Day campaign website featured ACP's collection of well-being and emotional support resources for internal medicine physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/24/6.htm
24 Oct 2023
In time for Halloween, health care specters arise
ACP's Chief Advocacy Officer explains why the state of U.S. primary health care keeps her up at night.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/in-time-for-halloween-health-care-specters-arise.htm
1 Oct 2023
ACP's Washington, D.C., office seeks applicants for spring 2024 Health Policy Internship Program
The annual internship program provides an opportunity for ACP Resident/Fellow and Medical Student Members to assist with researching and analyzing current issues in health and medical education policy, promoting ongoing advocacy initiatives, and developing advocacy materials.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/6.htm
12 Sep 2023
ACP supports National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on Sept. 17
The College encourages physicians and their colleagues and loved ones to create and nurture a culture that prioritizes solving system issues surrounding burnout, safeguarding professional fulfillment, and normalizing mental health treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/5.htm
12 Sep 2023
Marking achievements in gender equity
The President-elect of the American Medical Women's Association discusses mentorship, advocacy, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/marking-achievements-in-gender-equity.htm
1 Sep 2023
Mitigate potential workplace violence
Physicians should consider violence prevention measures that they can adopt, such as regular training in de-escalation techniques, more routine documentation of worrisome encounters, and seeking guidance from law enforcement or a threat assessment consultant.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/mitigate-potential-workplace-violence.htm
1 Sep 2023
Are you ready to be an FACP?
Becoming an FACP is a rite of passage for many early career ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/are-you-ready-to-be-an-facp.htm
1 Sep 2023
Tackling burnout as an occupational phenomenon
Workplace problems need workplace solutions, rather than the frequent, well-intended, and misguided workplace programming that tries to emphasize making already resilient physicians tougher.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/tackling-burnout-as-an-occupational-phenomenon.htm
1 Sep 2023