Year: 2011
Resolution Number: 32
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): Rima Jibaly, MD
Sponsor: Rima Jibaly, MD
On behalf of: Genesee County Delegation
Committee: E (Science & Education Affairs)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS support efforts to educate the public through the media about reasons for fecal and urinary incontinence and the dangers of implementing punishment as a treatment and regarding the importance of consulting with a child’s physician regarding enuresis and encopresis.RATIONALE: The Committee was made aware of existing informational campaigns regarding enuresis and encopresis and felt that it would be in the best interest of MSMS to support ongoing efforts rather than take on the cost of an additional media campaign. The two resolved portions in the original resolution were combined for clarification.
RESOLVED: That MSMS support efforts to educate the public through the media about reasons for fecal and urinary incontinence and the dangers of implementing punishment as a treatment and regarding the importance of consulting with a child’s physician regarding enuresis and encopresis.RATIONALE: The Committee was made aware of existing informational campaigns regarding enuresis and encopresis and felt that it would be in the best interest of MSMS to support ongoing efforts rather than take on the cost of an additional media campaign. The two resolved portions in the original resolution were combined for clarification.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for Enuresis and Encopresis Risk Factors for Abuse