Use Plain Language in Written Consent Forms

Year: 2019

Resolution Number: 26

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status: In Progress

Author(s): Rachel Santay

Sponsor: Laura Carravallah, MD, for the Genesee County Delegation

On behalf of: Genesee County Delegation

Committee: E (Science and Education Affairs)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That the Michigan State Medical Society supports the American Medical Association policy number Health Literacy H-160.931 and Readability of Medical Notice of Privacy Practices H-190.958.

Fiscal Note: $1,000 or more for costs related to the adoption of new or revised MSMS or AMA policy.

Resolution: View PDF for Use Plain Language in Written Consent Forms

For More Information, Contact:

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