HOD2021-HB-Cover

RESOLUTION 305- REFERRED TO BOG SUBJECT: Transparency at crisis pregnancy centers

RESOLVED , that our LSMS oppose the use of coercion or judgment that interferes with our patients’ pursuit of medical services; and be it further RESOLVED , that our LSMS promote evidence-based health information and options by any organization offering prenatal or pregnancy services, or the patient should be fully informed that any non-evidence-based information is clearly that: not proven as safe or experimental; and be it further RESOLVED , that our LSMS require facilities that offer prenatal or pregnancy services to disclose the educational background, licensure, and training of its providers to patients at the time of service

RESOLUTION 306- ADOPTED AS AMENDED SUBJECT: Climate change

RESOLVED , that our LSMS concurs with the scientific consensus that the Earth is undergoing adverse global climate change and that anthropogenic contributions are significant. These climate changes will create conditions that affect public health, with disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and the poor. RESOLVED, that our LSMS concurs that climate change may create conditions that affect public health.

RESOLUTION 307- DIVIDED AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED SUBJECT: Firearm safety for children and suicide prevention

RESOLVED, that our LSMS recognizes gun violence and firearm suicide as a public health issue requiring the promotion of evidence-based policies in Louisiana; RESOLVED , that our LSMS supports the primary prevention of firearm morbidity and mortality through educating Louisianans about firearm ownership, recognizing recognizes that physicians have a right to inquire of and inform patients and families about the risks of firearms and in particular the risk to children; RESOLVED , that our LSMS supports the use of trigger locks and gun safes to help prevent accidental discharge; be it further RESOLVED, LSMS supports the institution of a Louisiana Voluntary Do-Not-Sell List which shall include a list of persons who voluntarily register to be added to this list which prohibits them from purchasing or receiving a firearm, and

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