285.996 Improving Sexual History Curriculum in Medical Schools:
MSSNY encourage all medical schools in the state of New York to train medical students to be able to take a thorough and non-judgmental sexual history in a manner that is sensitive to the personal attitudes and behaviors of patients in order to decrease anxiety and personal difficulty with sexual aspects of health care; and that MSSNY encourage patients to discuss concerns related to sexual health with their physician and reinforces its commitment to helping patients maintain sexual health and well-being. (HOD 2005-155; Reaffirmed HOD 2015; Reaffirmed with modification HOD 2025)
