Health Topics
The topics below represent the MMS' current areas of focus for public health education and clinical information, developed for patients and physicians. A link to an index of all public health and clinical information is also provided below.
Latest News & Resources
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Mass. Physician Deadline for Head Injury/Concussion Training is September 2013
August 8, 2013
By September 2013, physicians, nurse practitioners, certified
athletic trainers, and neuropsychologists providing medical clearance for scholastic athletes to return
to play shall verify that they have received Department-approved training in
traumatic head injury assessment and management, or...
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Overview of Physician Sections of Medical Marijuana Regulations
June 20, 2013
This document reviews patient eligibility, physician requirements, and patients' rights and responsibilities after receiving a certification from a physician.
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Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Law: Considerations for Physicians
June 20, 2013
An MMS commentary on the implications for physicians of the new Massachusetts medical marijuana law and its regulations.
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Medical Marijuana: State FAQs (pdf)
May 24, 2013
Updates memos previously issued Dec. 2012 and March 2013.
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Gun Violence, Physician Employment Lead List of Policies Adopted by Massachusetts Medical Society at its Annual Meeting
May 11, 2013
Policies on gun violence and principles of physician employment led the list of resolutions adopted as policies by physicians of the Massachusetts Medical Society at the organization’s annual meeting.
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