Inclusive Language Policy

Year: 2023

Resolution Number: 5

Action Taken: Approved

Status: In Progress

Author(s): Carly Abrahams, Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD, Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, MD, Sohini Pandit, and LaTonya Riddle-Jones, MD

Sponsor: Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD

On behalf of: Wayne County Delegation

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS, under the guidance of its Task Force to Advance Health Equity and Policy Manual Review Committee, develop an inclusive language policy consistent with the framework published in the American Medical Association’s “Advancing Health Equity: a Guide to Language, Narrative, and Concepts;” and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS notify its members and the county medical societies of the inclusive language policy once developed and include a call to action to follow the policy for all resolutions submitted to the 2024 and future House of Delegates meetings.

Fiscal Note: $1,000-$2,000

Resolution: View PDF for Inclusive Language Policy

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org