Lead Levels: Screening - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendations
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on lead poisoning.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/lead-poisoning.html
Leadership Development
Read the AAFP's policy on leadership development.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/leadership-development.html
Legislative Activities
Learn about AAFP's legislative goals and activities.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/legislative-activities.html
Liaison Guidelines
Learn about AAFP's liaison guidelines.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/liaison-guidelines.html
Licensure
Read the AAFP's policy on licensure and relicensure at the state and federal levels.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/licensure.html
Licensure, Restricting Physician Licensure
Learn AAFP's policy on restricting physician licensure.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/licensure-restricting.html
Licensure/Relicensure, Definitions
Read about the AAFP-adopted definitions for licensure and relicensure.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/licensure-relicensure.html
Linguistically Appropriate Health Care
Learn about AAFP's position on the National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/linguistically-appropriate-heatlh-care.html
Lipid Disorders - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendations
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendations on lipid disorders.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/lipid-disorders.html
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
Read AAFP's position on long-acting reversible contraceptives.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/long-acting-contraceptives.html
Long-Term Care
Learn about the AAFP's position on a federal policy for long-term care, including respite care, nursing home care and home health care.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/long-term-care.html
Low Back Pain
Access the clinical practice guideline endorsed by the AAFP on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/back-pain.html
Lung Cancer - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendations
Access the AAFP preventive service recommendations on screening for lung cancer.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/lung-cancer.html
Managed Care Reform
Read why the AAFP supports managed care reform.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/managed-care-reform.html
Management of Acute and Recurrent Gout
Access the clinical practice guideline endorsed by the AAFP on the Management of Acute and Recurrent Gout.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/gout-cpg.html
Marijuana and Cannabinoids: Health, Research and Regulatory Considerations (Position ...
Read the AAFP's position on marijuana and cannobinoids.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/marijuana-position-paper.html
Marijuana Possession for Personal Use
Read the AAFP's position on the use of marijuana.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/marijuana-possession.html
Maternal/Child Care (Obstetrics/Perinatal Care)
Read the AAFP's policy on maternal and child care, a core discipline of family medicine specialty.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/maternal-child-care.html
Maternity Care
Maternity Care Clinical Recommendations and Guidelines. Clinical recommendations help family physicians make evidence-based decisions about treatment and prevention of disease.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/recommendations-by-topic/maternity-care-clinical-recommendations-guidelines.html
Medicaid Services
Read about AAFP's policy regarding medicaid services, coverage and quality of care.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/medicaid-services.html
Medicaid, Core Principles
Learn about AAFP's support of policies related to Medicaid care and payments.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/medicaid-principles.html
Medical Home
Read the AAFP's position on medical home leading to a higher quality of patient care.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/medical-home.html
Medical Identification
Read about the AAFP's support of medical identification to improve care in emergency situations.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/medical-identification.html
Medical Learner Safety and Wellness During Pandemic Crisis
Read AAFP's policy on Medical Learner Safety and Wellness During Pandemic Crisis.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/learnersafety-pandemic.html
Medical Necessity for the Hospitalization of the Abused and Neglected Child
Read the AAFP's policy on the obligation of a family physician in cases of child abuse or neglect.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/medical-necessity-hospitalization-abused-child.html