Immunization Exemptions
Read about AAFP's policies on immunization exemptions.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/immunization-exemptions.html
Integration of Primary Care and Public Health (Position Paper)
Read AAFP's position paper on Integration of Primary Care and Public Health.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/integration-primary-care.html
Implicit Bias
Learn more about the AAFP policy on Implicit Bias.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/implicit-bias.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
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
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
Medical Schools, Underrepresentation In Medicine
Find out about the recommendations of the AAFP to work toward equitable representation of minorities and women as medical students.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/medical-schools-underrepresentation.html
Mental Health, Physician Responsibility
Read AAFP's support for family physicians' ability to diagnosis and and treat problems in mental health.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/mental-health-physician-responsibility.html
Mental Health Care Services by Family Physicians (Position Paper)
Read the AAFP's position paper on mental health care services provided by family physicians.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/mental-health-services.html
Medically Underserved
Read about the AAFP's commitment to the medically underserved populations and support of programs to improve healthcare.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/medically-underserved.html
Obesity and Overweight
Read the AAFP's recommendations for the family physician's role in counseling overweight and obese patients.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/obesity.html
Oral Health Education and Advocacy
Read AAFP's policy on oral health education and advocacy.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/oral-health-education.html
Oral Health
Read AAFP's policy on oral health.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/oral-health.html
Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptives
Read the AAFP's position on over-the-counter oral contraceptives.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/otc-oral-contraceptives.html
Poverty and Health - The Family Medicine Perspective (Position Paper)
Find out the ways in which the American Academy of Family Physicians transforms health care to achieve optimal health for everyone.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/poverty-health.html
Physical Activity in Children
Read the AAFP's recommendation on physical activity in children.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/physical-activity-children.html
Preconception Care (Position Paper)
Read the AAFP's position paper on preconception care. Preconception care is defined as individualized care for men and women that is focused on reducing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/preconception-care.html
Preferred Unit of Measurement for Liquid Medications
Read the AAFP's position on the preferred unit of measurement for liquid medications in order to prevent overdose in children.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/preferred-unit-measurement.html
Prevention and Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Read AAFP's endorsement of strategies for the prevention and managementof sexually transmitted infections.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/prevention-sti.html
Principles for Administrative Simplification
Read the AAFP's policy on principles for administrative simplification.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/principles-administrative-simplification.html
Prior Authorizations
Read AAFP's policy on Prior Authorizations.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/prior-authorizations.html
Privilege Support Protocol
Read the AAFP's support of the right of physicians to obtain privileges in line with their training, experience and current competence.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/privilege-support.html
Privileges, Documentation of Training and Experience
Read AAFP's policy on the documentation of training and experience for residents and practicing physicians.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/privileges-documentation.html
Privileges, Electrocardiogram Interpretation
Read AAFP's position on family physicians ability to read and interpret electrocardiograms,
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/privileges-electrocardiogram.html
Professional Competence Evaluation
Read the AAFP's opinion on competency evaluation including board recertification.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/professional-competence.html