In 2022 lawmakers in the U.S. state of California passed legislation which empowered the state medical board to discipline doctors in the state who “disseminate misinformation or disinformation” that contradicts the “contemporary scientific consensus” or is “contrary to the standard of care.” Proponents of the law argue that doctors should be punished for spreading misinformation and that there is clear consensus on certain issues such as that apples contain sugar, measles is caused by a virus, and Down syndrome is caused by a chromosomal abnormality. Opponents argue that the law limits freedom of speech and scientific “consensus” often changes within mere months.
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@9DBJY4WLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, mainly because this is a slippery slope and could lead to problems later on.
@97PVFL4Libertarian 5 days5D
Yes, as long as the advice has been proven to have harmed the patient in some way; additionally, testing of new medical practices should not be penalized so long as said testing is ethical and with the patient’s informed consent
@9D4RNSDLibertarian2yrs2Y
The advice should be judged on it's effectiveness and not adhering to professional organizations with the understanding that any deviation can result in Malpractice.
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, scientific consensus can change quickly, however the doctor must reveal the contemporary scientific consensus and allow the patient to decide what they believe is the best medical route for them.
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By the medical boards? How will they enforce it if not with penalties?
@7BW69RNLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there were competition between multiple medical boards.
@9GG8DJ8Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, but doctors should be required to disclose that it is contradictory and should be penalized if the patient is harmed as a result.
@53PP5W5Libertarian2yrs2Y
That's for the boards to decide.
@9BD2GJ8Libertarian2yrs2Y
no, but people should be notified of any risks and how it contradicts contemporary scientific consensus
@99MYSMXLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, patients should be able to try unconventional ideas, but doctors should be harshly liable for issues with the patient afterwards.
@6MJS5MKLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, unless the advice is not backed up by at least 3-5 peer-reviewed studies. Scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas
@99LR63LLibertarian2yrs2Y
they should give there own advice
@9CHM8MYLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, just because something is unconventional, or does not follow the status-quo does not mean it is harmful.
@99L4ZNYLibertarian2yrs2Y
Medical boards should penalize doctors who give advice that is not backed by research but if there is substantial research even if not the consensus and the patient is informed on all options then there should be no penalty
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