Dec 01
Promote Evidence-based Contraceptive Practices
A 2009 policy resolution calling for the integration of evidence-based contraceptive care into the AAFP website, scientific meetings, CME courses and clinical guidelines.
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Nov 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Non-Prescription Birth Control Methods
Cost is one of the biggest barriers to effective contraception. About 18% of American women are uninsured, and many more are under-insured. This Contraceptive Pearl explores low-cost, non-hormonal methods of contraception.
Aug 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Do You Quick Start?
When a patient wants to start hormonal contraception, many clinicians use the Sunday start method – but Sunday start isn’t the only way. Quickstart means initiating contraception on the day of an office visit, at any point in the patient’s menstrual cycle. Learn about Quickstart in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Jul 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Do You Under Use IUDs?
In most developed countries, 10-25% of women of reproductive age use intrauterine devices (IUDs) – yet in the United States, only 2% of reproductive-age women use IUDs. This Contraceptive Pearl explores the benefits of IUDs.
Dec 01
Support Mandating HPV Vaccine for School Entry
A 2008 policy resolution supporting the mandate of the HPV vaccine for school entry in 6th grade.
Dec 01
Refuse Funding for Abstinence Only Programs
A 2008 policy resolution urging NYSAFP to refuse future funding from all funding streams for abstinence only education programs.
Mar 01
Benefits of Comprehensive Reproductive Health Education in Family Medicine Residency
Publication describes the benefits of comprehensive reproductive health education in family medicine residency, and how few programs include this training.
Dec 01
Support the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act
A 2007 policy resolution asking the NYSAFP to affirm its existing policy on scope of practice, criminalization of medical practice, and the importance of safe legal abortion care, and to indicate their support for the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act in New York State.
Dec 01
Ensure Patient and Physician Confidentiality
A 2007 policy resolution to prevent the inadvertent violations of confidentiality that occur when health insurance explanations of benefits or medical bills are sent to the home. It allows adolescents and dependents to obtain confidential services without releases of their medical information to guardians.
Dec 01
Repeal the Hyde Amendment
A 2007 policy resolution urging the AAFP to engage in advocacy efforts to overturn the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for abortions.