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Best of 2016: Physician
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The top 5 stories physicians should read

Delving into the opioid epidemic, burnout, work-life balance and cancer-care improvement grabbed physician readers.

Physician Health
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AMA statement on CDC's mortality data

The AMA is deeply concerned by new data showing that opioid-related overdose and death continue to ravage our nation.

Press Releases
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$1 billion opioids package passed with “Cures” bill

The money will help states improve drug-monitoring programs, support access to opioid treatment programs and more.

Behavioral Health
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Opioid crisis needs training emphasis in GME

Physicians adopt policy to expand clinical experience in treating addiction for residents and fellows during training.

Improve GME
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Address patient shame, stigma when treating opioid misuse

The role of shame in patients with opioid use disorders is one topic covered in a physician-led national training and mentoring project. New educational resources address key issues surrounding the treatment of chronic pain and stigma.

Behavioral Health
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Physicians key to cutting stigma of opioid addiction

Physician efforts have begun to change the landscape of the opioid addiction epidemic. Vigilance is required to support comprehensive pain care and not increase the stigma for patients with real pain.

Behavioral Health
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Physician efforts to reverse opioid epidemic quantified

Reversing the opioid epidemic requires finding the most effective tools for treatment. New fact sheet offers some quantifiable progress. Physicians are using prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMP), medication-assisted treatment and naloxone to fight the battle.

Behavioral Health
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Surgeon general asks physicians to lead way in fighting opioid epidemic

The U.S. surgeon general wants every physician in the country to talk about and treat opioid abuse as a chronic illness, not a moral failing. Dr. Vivek Murthy believes physicians can make a difference by raising awareness.

Behavioral Health
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Using neurosurgical solutions to manage chronic back pain

Chronic back pain is one of the most common ailments patients face. No longer limited to patients with terminal diseases, the intrathecal pain pump offers a neurological approach that’s an alternative to long-term opioid therapy.

Behavioral Health