Ensuring the health and well-being of medical students, residents, and physicians is critical—not just for their own sake but also for the safety and quality of patient care. The AMA has been working alongside state medical boards, hospitals, and health systems to remove stigmatizing language from licensing and credentialing applications—barriers that often prevent physicians from seeking needed mental health or substance use treatment.
The ARC Issue Brief outlines why these changes are essential, how outdated questions can discourage care, and what leading health organizations are doing to address the issue. It also provides clear recommendations for updating application language to focus on current fitness to practice rather than past diagnoses or treatments.
Read the full brief to learn more about how we can reduce stigma and support physician wellbeing.
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