Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The American Medical Association is a professional group that publishes research to advance public health and advocates for physicians' interests in the United States.
Related terms
Medical Ethics: These are moral principles that apply values to the practice of clinical medicine and scientific research based on human values such as respect for autonomy, beneficence etc.
Healthcare Policy: This involves decisions made by governments regarding healthcare funding allocation or strategies to improve public healthcare services.
Clinical Research: Clinical research refers to studies involving real patients. These studies can help test new treatments or understand more about diseases.
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