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ACP supports Saudi physicians upholding medical ethics
The American College of Physicians and Physicians for Human Rights sent a letter to the Minister of Health of Saudi Arabia in support for Saudi physicians and hospitals who have refused to intentionally inflict a spinal cord injury in retribution for an alleged attack that resulted in another person's paralysis. “Consistent with the principle of nonmaleficence,” the letter states, “in medical ethics—to do no harm—we are confident that the use of medical facilities, procedures and personnel to maim human beings is, under all circumstances including the punishment of convicted criminals, abhorrent to physicians everywhere.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/10.htm
14 Sep 2010
Call for fall 2010 Board of Governors resolutions
The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the fall 2010 Board of Governors Meeting is March 23, 2010. In initiating a resolution, ACP members have an opportunity to focus attention at the ACP national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. Members must submit resolutions to their Governor and/or chapter council. A resolution becomes a resolution of the chapter once the chapter council approves it.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/23/12.htm
23 Feb 2010
ACP reminds public to get flu shots during National Influenza Week
ACP is reminding physicians and the public to get their H1NI and seasonal flu shots–if they haven't already–during National Influenza Week, Jan. 10-16. While vaccination rates typically decline after November, flu viruses can circulate well into the spring and summer. ACP president Joseph W. Stubbs, FACP, says that getting vaccinated is key in preventing a potential third wave of H1N1. Between April and November 2009, the H1N1 virus infected more than 45 million Americans, resulting in more than 200,000 hospitalizations, and complications from seasonal flu place a similar burden on the health care system each year. More information about adult vaccination and resources are available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/12.htm
12 Jan 2010
Success stories of medicine deserve more attention
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, a past chair of ACP's Board of Regents, a practicing internist in Cranston, R.I., and a member of ACP Internist's editorial board, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/11.htm
20 May 2014
ACP's EVP participates in the Voices for Primary Care Campaign
In recognition of National Primary Care Week 2012, Dr. Steven Weinberger, CEO and EVP of ACP, participated in the Voices for Primary Care photo sharing campaign.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/12.htm
16 Oct 2012
Medical home model might be health care's next great change
The patient-centered medical home might be health care next transformational innovation, one that will allow primary care to survive and thrive.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/presidents.htm
1 Jan 2011
Chapter awardees noted
Chapters honor Members, Fellows, and Masters of ACP who have demonstrated by their example and conduct an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research, or service to their community, their chapter, and ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/13/10.htm
13 Apr 2010
Chapter awardees announced
In recognition of their outstanding service, these exceptional individuals received chapter awards in the winter and spring of 2015.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/09/6.htm
9 Jun 2015
ACP Annual Report available from the Executive Vice President
Presented in a digital format for easy viewing and mobile accessibility, the report features a tabbed menu and scrolling feature and photos, graphics, and embedded links to access more detailed sources of information.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/21/7.htm
21 Jul 2015
What if Abbott and Costello were primary care physicians?
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com by asking “What if Abbott and Costello were primary care physicians?”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/24/7.htm
24 Mar 2015