Pinnacle has adopted an explicit position against anti-vaccination messages within its contracted providers, as outlined in the internal policy for Pinnacle employed/contracted clinicians.
Pinnacle holds an explicit position against anti-vaccination messages detailed in our agreements with contracted providers and policies.
It is important to us that the services we provide, and are associated with, are evidence informed and aligned with best practice.
We are not aware of any providers within our network who hold or promote anti-vaccination views but through this process (see below) have a way to address any concerns that may arise.
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