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Code of Ethics Pledge

As a member of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals, I accept the Code of Ethics of the Academy as the basis for the practice of this profession. I recognize personal responsibility for promoting and maintaining the highest ethical and moral standards. Having read and considered the Code of Ethics of the Academy, I pledge adherence to the principles and the standards for professional conduct of the FertilityCare professional as defined in the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals Code of Ethics.

 

I hereby pledge to the following:

  • To respect the dignity and welfare of each individual with whom I associate in the practice of the profession,
  • To display a respect for the value and dignity of human life from fertilization (conception) through natural death,
  • To comply with Academy policies governing the practice of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTECHNOLOGY,
  • To accept responsibility for the exercise of professional judgment,
  • To maintain my professional practice and adherence to the ethical principles of the Academy in preference over conflicting employment or business practices,
  • To seek no more than reasonable, deserved, and fiscally sound remuneration for services,
  • To provide accurate information to the consumer about the profession and services offered,
  • To conduct myself in all affairs so as to avoid discredit to the Academy and the profession, and
  • To give loyalty and support to the Academy in its efforts to achieve its purposes.
 

The Code of Ethics
A member of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals accepts this Code of Ethics as the basis for the practice of the profession. Individually and collectively, the members of the Academy are responsible for promoting and maintaining the highest ethical and moral standards.
Identity Statement
FertilityCare and Fertility Appreciation best describe the work we do and who we are as FertilityCare Professionals. Consistent with our Code of Ethics, we encourage the members of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals to adopt these terms, which more accurately describe the beauty of the life-affirming healthcare for women and couples found in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System.
Conscience Protection Statement
Every member has a right and a duty to follow their conscience in their professional life. In this regard, the Academy defines its terms and offers guidance to our members.
Social Media Policy
With the continued growth of social media, the AAFCP has developed a Social Media Policy to guide its members in appropriate use of these tools. Ultimately, the goal of any media tool is to help spread the word of FertilityCare and NaProTECHNOLOGY while protecting members and patients.
Ovulation Induction for Couples with Infertility Position Statement
The Academy has issued an official position statement regarding ovulation induction.
Ethical Complaint Form
If you believe that a principle of the Code of Ethics was violated by a member of the AAFCP and you would like to file an ethical complaint, use this link to request an Ethical Complaint Form. Once completed, an Ethical Complaint Form will be sent to you from the VP of Ethics. This process is confidential.