AMA takes stands on human trafficking, vaccination

During its annual meeting earlier this week in Chicago, the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates adopted several new policies. The association committed itself to taking action to end violence against transgender people, combat human trafficking and support the ability of mature minors to consent to vaccination. The AMA also adopted policies aimed at increasing diversity of the physician workforce, preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases and addressing the health and social needs of people experiencing homelessness. (AMA news release, 6/13/19)