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If misinformation is defined as false or inaccurate information with or without the intent to deceive, it raises the question of how many doctors could potentia
by Jimmc414 4y ago
If misinformation is defined as false or inaccurate information with or without the intent to deceive, it raises the question of how many doctors could potentially be accused of unprofessional conduct. It is difficult to see how this Bill, which aims to address the issue of misinformation, can be reconciled with the first amendment's protection of free speech.
edit: key definitions
"(3) “Disseminate” means the conveyance of information from the licensee to a patient under the licensee’s care in the form of treatment or advice.
(4) “Misinformation” means false information that is contradicted by contemporary scientific consensus contrary to the standard of care."
- amalgamated_inc 4y agoLooking forward to seeing the entire ADA and AHA lose their licenses for pushing low-fat for decades.
- barbazoo 4y agoThis seems to be specific to COVID-19 or am I missing some broader impact of this? > It shall constitute unprofessional conduct for a physician and surgeon to disseminate misinformation or disinformation related to COVID-19, including false or misleading information regarding the nature and risks of the virus, its prevention and treatment; and the development, safety, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
- amalgamated_inc 4y agoI was pointing out the hypocrisy, of course.
- barbazoo 4y agoOh I didn't get that at all, sorry. You're absolutely right obviously.