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AMA Resolutions Involving Other Health Professions

The American Medical Association's (AMA) resolutions for its upcoming House
of Delegates meeting (occurring June 14-18, 2008) have begun to be posted
online The following are links to two resolutions of particular interest
that will be considered at the meeting. Should you choose to submit
comments on these resolutions, the deadline and contact information are
posted at the end of this communication.


Resolution 303 Protection of the Titles "Doctor," "Resident" and
"Residency"


http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/471/303.doc


The "Resolved" clauses in Resolution 303 state that:


"RESOLVED, That our American Medical Association adopt that the title
“Doctor,” in a medical setting, apply only to physicians licensed to
practice medicine in all its branches, dentists and podiatrists (New HOD
Policy); and be it further


RESOLVED, That our AMA adopt policy that the title “Resident” apply only to
individuals enrolled in physician, dentist or podiatrist training programs
(New HOD Policy); and be it further


RESOLVED, That our AMA adopt policy that the title “Residency” apply only
to physician, dentist or podiatrist training programs (New HOD Policy); and
be it further


RESOLVED, That our AMA serve to protect, through legislation, the titles
“Doctor,” “Resident” and “Residency.” (Directive to Take Action)"


Resolution 214 Doctor of Nursing Practice


http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/471/214.doc


The "Resolved" clauses in Resolution 214 state that:


"RESOLVED, That our American Medical Association oppose the National Board
of Medical Examiners participating in any credentialing procedures for
Doctors of Nursing Practitioners (DrNP) and refrain from producing test
questions to certify these DrNP candidates (New HOD Policy); and be it
further


RESOLVED, That our AMA make it a legislative priority to urge Congress to
increase funding for residency slots, particularly primary care physicians
(Directive to Take Action); and be it further


RESOLVED, That our AMA adopt a policy that those nurses who are Doctors of
Nursing Practice must only be able to practice under the supervision of a
physician and as part of a medical team with the final authority and
responsibility for the patient under the supervision of a licensed
physician. (New HOD Policy)"


Comments on these resolutions for consideration by the AMA reference
committee must be submitted by June11, 2008 to roger.brown@ama-assn.org.

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