Dec 01
Endorse the One Key Question
A 2011 policy resolution calling for state academy endorsement of the One Key Question, which requires doctors to routinely asses a person’s pregnancy intentions and to provide appropriate services as indicated.
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Dec 01
Ensure Contraceptive Access in Community Health Centers
A 2011 policy resolution calling for federal agencies to take action to ensure that community health centers provide access to all contraceptive methods.
Dec 01
Endorse the US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use
A 2011 policy resolution calling for AAFP endorsement of the United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use.
Dec 01
Ensure Medically Accurate Information at Crisis Pregnancy Centers
A 2011 policy resolution calling for Crisis Pregnancy Centers to disclose that the center is not a medical facility, that it does not perform or provide referrals for abortion or contraception, and that it is not bound by HIPAA requirements protecting confidentiality.
Dec 08
Call for FamMedPAC to support Pro-choice Candidates
A 2011 policy resolution calling for FamMedPAC, the American Academy of Family Physicians’ federal political action committee, to support pro-choice candidates.
Dec 01
Ensure Abortion Remains Accessible
A 2010 policy resolution to ensure that abortion remains accessible and covered by health insurance.
Dec 01
Expand Title X Funding for Community Health Centers
A 2009 policy resolution calling for the expansion of Title X funding for community health centers.
Dec 01
Promote Evidence-based Contraceptive Practices
A 2009 policy resolution calling for the integration of evidence-based contraceptive care into the AAFP website, scientific meetings, CME courses and clinical guidelines.
Dec 01
Support Mandating HPV Vaccine for School Entry
A 2008 policy resolution supporting the mandate of the HPV vaccine for school entry in 6th grade.
Dec 01
Refuse Funding for Abstinence Only Programs
A 2008 policy resolution urging NYSAFP to refuse future funding from all funding streams for abstinence only education programs.