American College of Pediatricians
American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds)
The American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) is a national organization of pediatricians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the health and well-being of children. The organization was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida.
Pronunciation
American College of Pediatricians: /əˈmɛrɪkən kɒlɪdʒ ɒv ˌpiːdiːəˈtrɪʃənz/
Etymology
The term "American College of Pediatricians" is derived from the English language. "American" refers to the organization's location in the United States. "College" in this context refers to an organized body of professionals who practice a certain discipline. "Pediatricians" refers to the medical professionals who specialize in the care and treatment of children.
Related Terms
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): A professional association of pediatricians, which is larger and older than ACPeds.
- Child Health: The state of physical, mental, intellectual, social and emotional well-being of a child.
- Healthcare Professional: An individual who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
Overview
The American College of Pediatricians promotes a society where all children, from the moment of their conception, are valued unselfishly. The organization's activities include producing research, policy development, and public education on a variety of topics related to children's health and well-being. ACPeds' positions are based on what they believe is in the best interests of children, based on the best available science.
Controversies
ACPeds has been involved in several controversies due to its positions on various social issues. It has been criticized by some for its stance on LGBTQ issues, particularly its opposition to same-sex parenting and its support for conversion therapy, a practice widely considered harmful by mainstream medical and psychological organizations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American College of Pediatricians
- Wikipedia's article - American College of Pediatricians
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