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Their slogan is: "Dedicated to the Health of All Children," however the protection of the income of its members ("fellows") is also an important consideration. | Their slogan is: "Dedicated to the Health of All Children," however the protection of the income of its members ("fellows") is also an important consideration. | ||
The AAP, in association with ACOG and AAFP, issued a circumcision policy statement in 2012. That statement was heavily criticized by many due to its obvious bias toward obtaining and preserving [[third-party payment]] for non-therapeutic child circumcision. | The AAP, in association with [[ACOG]] and AAFP, issued a circumcision policy statement in 2012. That statement was heavily criticized by many due to its obvious bias toward obtaining and preserving [[third-party payment]] for non-therapeutic child circumcision. | ||
The AAP policy regarding its statements is to give each statement a five-year life, after which the statement expires unless it is reaffirmed. The 2012 Circumcision Policy Statement has not been reaffirmed, so it expired in 2017. As of 2019, the AAP has no official circumcision policy. | The AAP policy regarding its statements is to give each statement a five-year life, after which the statement expires unless it is reaffirmed. The 2012 Circumcision Policy Statement has not been reaffirmed, so it expired in 2017. As of 2019, the AAP has no official circumcision policy. | ||