Feb 27
Implicit Bias
A 2018 policy resolution that calls on the AAFP to take steps to address implicit bias in health care.
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Feb 27
Revision of Reproductive Health Policies Wording
A 2018 policy resolution that calls on the AAFP to revise the wording of select reproductive health policies.
Feb 27
Shackles on Women During Active Labor and Immediate Postpartum
A 2018 policy resolution that calls on the AAFP to oppose the shackling of incarcerated people who are in active labor and during the postpartum period.
Feb 12
Oppose “Fetal Personhood” Terminology in Governmental Policies and Legislation
A 2018 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to oppose “fetal personhood” terminology in governmental policies and legislation. The resolution was adopted by the 2018 Congress of Delegates.
Feb 12
Contraceptive Pearl: E-Cigarettes and Contraceptives
Cigarette smokers who use estrogen-containing contraceptives have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Are electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) a better choice? E-cigarettes deliver nicotine. Nicotine’s deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system are well established, but its toxicity is lower when not combined with smoke. There have been no published studies of electronic cigarette use among people…
Feb 12
Oppose the Criminalization of Self-Induced Abortion
A 2018 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to advocate against any legislative efforts to criminalize self-induced abortion. The resolution was adopted by the 2018 Congress of Delegates.
Feb 11
Removing Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Categorization on Mifepristone
A 2018 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to engage in efforts to overturn the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) classification on Mifepristone. The resolution was adopted by the 2018 Congress of Delegates.
Feb 06
Increase Percentage of Women’s Reproductive Health Topics
A 2018 policy resolution calling for the AAFP and the National Conference of Family Medicine Resident and Medical Students to increase the percentage of Women’s Reproductive Health Topics. The resolution was adopted by the 2018 Congress of Delegates.
Jan 15
Contraceptive Pearl: Opiate Use and Contraceptives
Opiate Use and Contraceptives Because there are no known interactions between opiates and contraceptive hormones, patients who take opiates are eligible for all birth control methods. Cornford, et al. collected data from 374 patients who were receiving treatment for opioid addictions. Overall contraceptive use was low (at 30%). These patients had high levels of ectopic…
Dec 11
Contraceptive Pearl: Misoprostol and IUD Insertion
Misoprostol and IUD Insertion Misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin, causes cervical dilation and has multiple uses in obstetrics and abortion. Can misoprostol help with IUD insertion, as well? Research has shown that misoprostol self-administered before IUD insertion in nulliparous women did not ease IUD insertion or reduce patient-perceived pain. In fact, several studies found that patients who…