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
Protective Equipment for Recreational and Competitive Sports Activities
Learn about the recommendations suggested for physicians counseling patients on sports safety equipment.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/protective-equipment.html
Reparative Therapy
AAFP opposes the use of reparative therapy or conversion therapy in lesbian, gay, bisexual or transsexual individuals.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/reparative-therapy.html
Rural Health Care, Access to
Read the AAFP's policy on inequitable payments to physicians in rural hospitals.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/rural-health-care-access.html
Rural Health Care in Medical Education
Read AAFP's recommendations on the inclusion of rural health in medical education curriculum and experiences.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/rural-health-medicaleducation.html
Reproductive and Maternity Health Services
AAFP Policy on Reproductive and Maternity Health Services.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/reproductive-maternity-health-services.html
Rural Practice, Keeping Physicians In (Position Paper)
Read AAFP's position paper on the recruitment, retention and training of rural health physicians.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/rural-practice-keeping-physicians.html
School Nutrition: Healthy Eating Options in Schools
Read AAFP's position on the importance of nutrition in dietary offerings in schools.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/school-nutrition.html
Advancing Health Equity by Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Family ...
Read the AAFP's policy on Advancing Health Equity by Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Family Medicine (Position Paper)
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/social-determinants-health-family-medicine.html
Sugar Sweetened Beverages
Read the AAFP's support of a tax on sugar sweetened beverages in the best interest of public health.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/sugar-sweetened-beverages.html
Tobacco Advertising and Labeling
Read AAFP's policy on Tobacco Advertising and Labeling.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/tobacco-advertising-labeling.html
Telehealth and Telemedicine
Read the AAFP's position on using electronic communications to transit medical information.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/telehealth-telemedicine.html
Tobacco: Preventing and Treating Nicotine Dependence and Tobacco Use (Position Paper)
Read the AAFP's position paper on the preventing and treating nicotine and tobacco use.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/tobacco-preventingtreating.html
Violence, Harassment and School Bullying
Read the AAFP's position on violence, harassment and school bullying.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/violence-harassment-school-bullying.html
Violence (Position Paper)
Read AAFP's position paper on family violence as an important public health issue.
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https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/violence-position-paper.html
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
The AAFP supports the USPSTF Guideline for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in men and women.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/aaa.html
ADHD in Children and Adolescents
Access the AAFP-endorsed clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/ADHD.html
Alcohol Misuse - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the USPSTF Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation for Alcohol Misuse.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/alcohol-misuse.html
Atrial Fibrillation - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendations
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendations on Atrial Fibrillation.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/atril-fib.html
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Learn about the principles followed for the development of AAFP clinical practice guidelines.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/definitions/cpg.html
Breast Cancer, Breast Self Exam (BSE) - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
Access the AAFP preventive recommendations on self breast examination for breast cancer.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/breast-cancer-cbe.html
Breastfeeding - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on breastfeeding.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/breastfeeding.html
Carotid Artery Stenosis - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on carotid artery stenosis.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/carotid-artery-stenosis.html
Celiac Disease - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on celiac disease.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/celiac-screening.html
Child Maltreatment Prevention - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on child maltreatment.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/child-maltreatment-prevention.html
Chlamydia - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on chlamydia.
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https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/chlamydia.html