2018 Annual Meeting Special Edition

5/1/2018

incredible. It aligned with all my interests, especially global health. I was star-struck. I learned about … Bill Gates in India in the seventh grade; my English textbook said he has a vision of a personal … and unprecedented opioid crisis. "The Society's daring calls to action give me renewed hope and pride in my …

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Case in Microethics: Is It OK to Hug Your Patient?

5/1/2018

entirely, however, they may lose a valuable element of care. “Hugging them conveyed my condolences …

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President’s Message: Physician Well-Being Supports Patient Well-Being

5/1/2018

It is one of the greatest honors of my professional life … to address you, friends and colleagues, in my first president’s message. I knew when I became part …

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Vital Signs May 2018 (pdf)

4/30/2018

It is one of the greatest honors of my professional life to address you, friends and colleagues, in my … lose a valuable element of care. “Hug- ging them conveyed my condolences, and made me feel less …

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Shape MMS policy: Testify online in advance of the Annual Meeting

4/13/2018

toward me, and he took his shirt off and wrapped it around my leg, which basically saved my life, because …, 'No, my leg is gone.' '' Boston Marathon says trans women can compete as women At least five openly …

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FAQs on Obesity

4/11/2018

are the comorbidities associated with obesity?  How do I assess obesity in my clinical practice? What are the treatment …? How do I decide if a particular diet is effective or safe for my patients?  Do commercial weight loss … obesity in my clinical practice? A:  The current method for classifying body weight is by use of the body …

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Treatment, Translators, and Citizenship Forms: Caring for Immigrants in the Commonwealth

4/1/2018

as a social determinant of health. “Two of my patients have had relatives incarcerated by the INS [Immigration … care. Maryanne C. Bombaugh, MD, MBA “I have incredible joy from helping my patients through … and providers. “So many layers of my patients’ stories impact how they think about taking their medication …

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Improving Care Globally and At Home

4/1/2018

understand what my patients [here] are seeking. Through shared learning, you can build these capacities …

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Who Owns Prevention? Addressing Social Determinants

4/1/2018

over five years. How the PWTF Worked “My sense was that the PWTF was able to achieve small-scale …

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President's Message: Is All Health Global Health?

4/1/2018

Looking toward the end of my term as president …

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