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1 AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF DELEGATES 2 3 4 Resolution: 204 5 (A-09) 6 7Introduced by: International College of Surgeons - US Section 8 9Subject: Criminalization of PLI 10 11Referred to: Reference Committee B 12 (Monica C. Wehby, MD, Chair) 13 14 15Whereas, In some countries PLI issues are treated as criminal concerns; and 16 17Whereas, Most PLI issues are unrelated to intent to commit a crime; therefore be it 18 19RESOLVED, That our American Medical Association oppose the criminalization of professional 20liability concerns and lawsuits. (New HOD Policy) 21 22Fiscal Note: Staff cost estimated at less than $500 to implement. 23 24Received: 05/06/09