My Turn: Legislation endangers practice of medicine
Published: 2/16/2021 6:01:00 AM
The New Hampshire Medical Society, along with the New Hampshire American Academy of Pediatrics, New Hampshire Psychiatric Society, New Hampshire American College of Physicians, New Hampshire Academy of Family Physicians, oppose House Bill 544, “An Act relative to the propagation of divisive concepts.”
This bill defines and prohibits the dissemination of certain divisive concepts related to sex and race in state contracts, grants, and training programs.
From a public health standpoint, there is clear evidence that inequities and disparities disproportionately affect people of color and women. We need to learn about these topics in trainings in order to address them and create true health equity in New Hampshire. If we can’t talk about the facts, we can’t solve the problem.