Research news
April 17, 2019JAOA cannabis study covered by CNN, Newsweek, Reuters, Vice and others
Patients who regularly use cannabis can require more than two times the usual level of sedation when undergoing medical procedures, the study found.
Articles by AOA Staff
Medical education
April 10, 2019AACOM’s next president and CEO is an OU-HCOM educator
Robert A. Cain, DO, will join AACOM in early summer.
Challenging interactions
April 9, 20196 phrases to calm an upset patient
Shared here, these de-escalation phrases offer a sneak peek into an April 11 webinar that will provide practical advice for dealing with difficult patients.
Snuffing out smoking
April 9, 2019Nixing nicotine: Free resources to help your patients quit smoking
The CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health has free, evidence-based resources to help you support your patients’ quit attempts.
Your opinion counts
April 3, 2019Call for public comment from doctors on anxiety screening recommendation
The Women’s Preventive Service Initiative proposes routine anxiety screening in adolescent and adult women.
Certification Matters
March 25, 2019Anesthesiology board replaces 10-year re-certification exam
Updated OCC requirements seek to avoid duplication, reduce stress for diplomates.
Leader focus
March 20, 2019An emergency physician and health care executive will be the AOA’s next CEO
Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, will begin on or before May 31.
Certification news
March 14, 2019AOA board certification will soon include two pathways
Adding a new certification option is an opportunity to reach a broader market of DOs and gives MDs a credible alternative to ABMS boards, says AOA President William S. Mayo, DO.