AMA guidelines address treatment of sexual assault

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association (AMA) has released physician guidelines for preventing and treating sexual assault and for diagnosing and treating mental health problems stemming from domestic violence. Physicians can help control sexual abuse by asking their patients if they are victims, since an AMA survey revealed that 87% of victims would discuss their trauma with doctors. The Dept of Justice's National Crime Victimization Survey has found that 700,000 people are sexually assaulted annually, only 5% of whom are men.

Care and treatment, Abused children, Abused women

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Setting the record straight about the AMAP initiative

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The American Medical Accreditation Program (AMAP), the standards program from the American Medical Association, provides standards for accreditation, site audits and credentialing. AMAP faces opposition from several physician factions, many of whom are concerned about the extent of AMAP jurisdiction. AMAP is expected to facilitate and streamline the accreditation process, potentially limiting the number of standards exams physicians must undergo.

Professional Organizations, Medical Associations, Column, Medical societies

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Physician concerns over E&M rules grow

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Assn is facing many difficulties in its attempt to enact evaluation and management coding guidelines. In Jan. 1998, the California Medical Assn voted to oppose the guidelines, and negotiations continue on improvements and refinements. Once the guidelines are enacted, a method to distribute them has still not been determined.

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