Non-Discrimination and Harassment

Revised June 2018, April 2012 with current title

Approved October 2005 as policy statement, originated as CR41 "Non-Discrimination"

The American College of Emergency Physicians advocates tolerance and respect for the dignity of each individual and opposes all forms of discrimination against and harassment of patients and emergency medicine staff on the basis of an individual’s race, age, religion, creed, color, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, language preference, immigration status, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, social or socioeconomic status or condition, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by local, state or federal law.