Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to give an overview of national & statewide trends concerning the provision of sexual and reproductive health care (SRH), including gender affirming care, miscarriage management, and abortion care, since the Dobbs’ decision struck down Roe v Wade;
2. Participants will be able to describe Maine’s 2023 legislative efforts to protect patients and health care providers, and to support access to abortion and gender affirming care;
3. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss why these politics matter to doctors & to our patients, regardless of our personal opinions and medical practices, and be able to brainstorm some action steps to respond to current events.
This session is accredited for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits. Credits commensurate with participation in the session will be awarded.
MOA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the MOA Executive Director by email to info@mainedo.org who will share them with the MOA's Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.