This Article Abstract Full Text (PDF) Services E-mail this article to a friend Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in PubMed Download to citation manager Citing Articles Citing Articles via HighWire Citing Articles via Google Scholar Google Scholar Search for Related Content PubMed PubMed Citation

PEDIATRICS Vol. 108 No. 5 November 2001, pp. 1215

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Nondiscrimination in Pediatric Health Care

Committee on Pediatric Workforce

	ABSTRACT

Top Abstract Article References

This policy statement reaffirms and consolidates the positions of the American Academy of Pediatrics relative to nondiscrimination in pediatric health care. It addresses pediatricians who provide health care and the infants, children, adolescents, and young adults who are entitled to optimal pediatric care.

	ARTICLE

Top Abstract Article References

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has generated several policy statements that address nondiscrimination issues.^1-4 Given the importance of this topic, the AAP is amalgamating its positions related to nondiscrimination into 1 statement.

"The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults."⁵ In support of this mission, therefore, the AAP is opposed to discrimination in the care of any patient on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or disability of the patient or patient's parent(s) or guardian(s). In addition, the AAP supports the right of pediatricians to participate in the delivery of health care without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Physicians with disabilities who maintain the ability to perform the essential functions of their jobs with or without "reasonable accommodation," as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act,⁶ should not be hindered from participating in such activities.

The AAP recognizes the value of diversity and encourages teaching all children, adolescents, and young adults to appreciate and respect diversity. Finally, the AAP encourages its members to support these principles consistently in their interactions with colleagues and in their management of all patients.

Committee on Pediatric Workforce, 2000-2001

Carmelita V. Britton, MD, Chairperson

Michael R. Anderson, MD

Carol D. Berkowitz, MD

David Goodman, MD

Kristan Outwater, MD

Richard J. Pan, MD, MPH

Debra Ralston Sowell, MD

Jerold C. Woodhead, MD

Liaison

Walter W. Tunnessen, Jr, MD

American Board of Pediatrics

Staff

Holly J. Mulvey, MA

	FOOTNOTES

The recommendations in this statement do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.

	ABBREVIATIONS

AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics.

	REFERENCES

Top Abstract Article References

1. American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Careers and Opportunities Nondiscrimination in the delivery of pediatric health care. Pediatrics 1996; 97:596 [Abstract/Free Full Text]
2. American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine Nondiscrimination in the care of pediatric patients. Pediatrics 1996; 97:595 [Abstract/Free Full Text]
3. American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Children With Disabilities The role of the pediatrician in implementing the Americans With Disabilities Act: subject review. Pediatrics 1996; 98:146-148 [Abstract/Free Full Text]
4. American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Children With Disabilities Role of the pediatrician in family-centered early intervention services. Pediatrics 2001; 107:1155-1157 [Abstract/Free Full Text]
5. American Academy of Pediatrics. Core values, vision, and mission statement. Available at: http://www.aap.org/member/memcore.htm.Accessed May 11, 2001
6. Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. 28 CFR 36 (1994)

This article has been cited by other articles:

				G. D. Meckler, M. N. Elliott, D. E. Kanouse, K. P. Beals, and M. A. Schuster Nondisclosure of Sexual Orientation to a Physician Among a Sample of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, December 1, 2006; 160(12): 1248 - 1254. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

				J. R. Meurer and T. K. McInerny Medicaid Policy Statement: In Reply Pediatrics, December 1, 2005; 116(6): 1599 - 1599. [Full Text] [PDF]

This Article Abstract Full Text (PDF) Services E-mail this article to a friend Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in PubMed Download to citation manager Citing Articles Citing Articles via HighWire Citing Articles via Google Scholar Google Scholar Search for Related Content PubMed PubMed Citation