Civil Rights and Responsibilities
The WSMA is in favor of equality of opportunity in medical society
activities, medical education and training, employment, and all other
aspects of medial professional endeavors regardless of race, color,
religion, creed, ethnic affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or sex. (Reaffirmed A-23) (Modified by Res 8-8, A-18)
The WSMA is unalterably opposed to the denial of membership privileges and
responsibilities in county medical societies and state medical
associations to any duly licensed physician because of race, color,
religion, creed, ethnic affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or sex. (Reaffirmed A-23) (Modified by Res B-8, A-18)
The WSMA calls upon the medical profession and all individual members of
the WSMA to exert every effort to end any instances in which equal rights,
privileges, or responsibilities are denied because of discrimination,
including discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
(JC 9.03-87) (Reaffirmed A-23) (Modified by Res B-8, A-18)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services