Tissue Handling

Year: 2017

Resolution Number: 8

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status: Complete

Author(s): Robert Levine, MD

Sponsor: Robert Levine, MD

On behalf of: Oakland County Delegation

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS adopt policy supporting that the tissues removed while terminating pregnancies be handled no differently than stated in the Michigan Public Health Code Act 333.2836 of 1978 (Disposal of Remains); and be it further RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to adopt policy supporting that the tissues removed while terminating pregnancies be handled no differently than other tissues that are removed during a medical procedure; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to strongly oppose any proposed laws or regulations that would require the handling of the tissues obtained from termination of pregnancies differently that other tissue removed during a medical procedure.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Tissue Handling

For More Information, Contact:

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