Jun 07
Support Telemedicine Medication Abortion
A 2017 policy resolution urging state academies to oppose the singling out of medication abortion services as a service to ban from telemedicine care.
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Jun 07
Increase Diversity in Family Medicine
A 2017 policy resolution urging that board scores and pass rates should no longer be used as criteria for giving a citation or area of concern to a residency program.
May 15
Oppose Transphobic Legislation Regarding the Use of Public Facilities
A 2016 policy resolution opposing transphobic legislation that compromises the safety and health of transgender people, including the “bathroom bill.”
May 11
Oppose Policing within Medical Care and Facilities
A 2016 policy resolution opposing all forms of policing other than those absolutely needed for patient and staff safety issues within medical settings.
May 10
Endorse Access without Age Restriction to Over-the‐Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills
A 2015 policy resolution calling on the California Academy of Family Physicians to endorse a policy stating there be no age restriction on the oral contraceptive pill.
May 10
Oppose Legislative Restrictions on Health Centers Receiving Title X and Medicaid Funding
A 2015 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to support maintaining Medicaid and Title X funding of all providers or clinics that otherwise meet usual standards for eligibility.
May 10
Support Medicaid Coverage of Over-The-Counter Emergency Contraception (EC)
A 2016 policy resolution calling on the AAFP to advocate that emergency contraception be a covered benefit under all Medicaid programs for people of reproductive age.
May 10
Support Mandatory Immunizations for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Prior to Child’s Entry into School
A 2016 policy resolution calling for the California Board of Family Physicians to support a policy requiring mandatory immunization against multiple vaccine-preventable diseases for all children entering school.
May 09
Contraceptive Pearl: Is follow-up necessary after starting OCs?
Although follow-up appointments for patients who have just been prescribed oral contraceptives can be seen as positive, they can actually present many problems for some patients. Read this Contraceptive Pearl to find out why these follow-ups might not be necessary.
Mar 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Headaches and Hormonal Contraception
Women who have migraines with aura and take estrogen-containing contraceptives have a relatively higher risk of suffering from a stroke than women who take contraceptives without estrogen. Luckily, there are multiple progestin-only contraceptives, which you can read about in this Contraceptive Pearl.