245.03 Public Health Education – Distribution of Condoms in Public Schools REAFFIRMED
The LSMS supports local school boards to have the option as to whether condoms can be distributed in public schools. The LSMS believes that the most reliable ways to avoid STD transmission is to abstain from sexual activity. Furthermore, although condom use cannot provide absolute protection, we agree with the CDC that consistent and correct condom use does reduce the risk of STD and HIV transmission.
250.05 Scope of Practice - Employing Ancillary Personnel REAFFIRMED
The LSMS believes it is a right for a physician to employ ancillary personnel that enhance and are a direct extension of physician’s specialty and practice.
270.01 Taxes - Sales and Use Tax REAFFIRMED
No sales and/or use tax should be applied to any materials, including but not limited to prescription drugs and vaccines, that are provided to a patient in a physician’s office relating directly to the treatment of a patient.
280.07 Tobacco - Smoking at LSMS Meetings REAFFIRMED Smoking is prohibited at all LSMS meetings. 280.08 Tobacco - Opposition to the Tobacco Industry REAFFIRMED
The LSMS is opposed to the tobacco industry in its production, distribution and advertising of addictive tobacco products. The LSMS condemns the intense efforts of the tobacco industry to thwart any attempt to protect the public from tobacco and its related illnesses.
280.12 Tobacco - Nicotine Addiction REAFFIRMED
The LSMS believes that it is imperative to educate its members on the need to appropriately diagnose nicotine addiction and ensure, through appropriate regulatory agencies, that third party payers provide payment for the treatment of nicotine abuse and/or addiction which is on parity with other mental and physical conditions.
RESOLUTION 102– ADOPTED AS AMENDED SUBJECT: Councils recommendation regarding reaffirming policies as amended
RESOLVED, that the following LSMS policies be reaffirmed as amended. 91.12 Hospitals; Organized Medical Staff - Hospital Violence and Security
SUNSET POLICY 91.12. AMENDED & REAFFIRMED POLICY 90.02 The LSMS supports initiatives to develop sound integrated hospital security, policy policies, and procedures and staff training to combat violence in hospitals any health care setting.
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