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American Academy of Pediatrics

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Founded in 1930, the American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.


AAP Resolution

In December 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics passed a resolution in support of medical-legal partnership:

RESOLVED, that the Academy encourage closer and more frequent collaboration between legal service and medical professionals, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Academy promote “medical-legal partnerships,” in which lawyers work with members to identify and resolve legal issues affecting the health and well-being of children.

Read the full text of the resolution.