Discouraging Political Activity in Physician Offices

Year: 2015

Resolution Number: 76

Action Taken: Disapproved

Status:

Author(s): Cheryl Farmer, MD

Sponsor: Cheryl Farmer, MD

On behalf of:

Committee: Rules and Order of Business

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS shall not encourage members to endorse judicial candidates to patients in their offices; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS discourages political activity such as fliers, posters and the initiation of political discussions in professional medical offices; however, encourages physicians to be politically active in their private lives, including candidacy for public office.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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