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These doctors take a global view at AMA meeting

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association annual meeting in summer 1996 attracted more than a dozen physicians from other countries, including Anders Milton, a leader of the World Medical Association (WMA). Foreign doctors face some of the same issues that US physicians do, such as doctor-assisted suicide and the difficulty of financing health care. The WMA also helps doctors and medical groups in repressive countries. In Peru, the WMA helped win the release of 22 physicians who were jailed for political reasons.

Management, Conferences, meetings and seminars, World Medical Association, Physicians, Foreign, Foreign physicians

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Sleep-deprived drivers linked to highway 'carnage'

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The effect of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders on motor vehicle accidents will be studied by the American Medical Assn Board of Trustees. The US Department of Transportation estimates that 56,000 motor vehicle accidents are caused by sleepy drivers annually. Injury codes may be developed to ascertain the relationship between driver fatigue and accidents. Highway safety is considered a public health issue.

Research, Causes of, Physiological aspects, Traffic accidents, Sleep deprivation, American Medical Association. Board of Trustees

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Dr. Johnson is president-elect

Article Abstract:

Daniel H. Johnson Jr., MD, was named American Medical Assn (AMA) president-elect at the group's 1995 meeting. From 1991 to 1994, Johnson, a Louisiana diagnostic radiologist, served as speaker of the AMA House of Delegates. He said that his new position, while being very demanding, gives him the opportunity to speak for patients and physicians. Information on other officials selected at the meeting is included.

Officials and employees, Physicians, Medical professions, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Johnson, Daniel H., Jr.

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