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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Yes, only if this was intentional and to promote an idea and not a mistake or miscommunication
Contemporary medicine isn’t always the best treatment for some patients. There are scientific breakthroughs every so often
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It depends on the advice given, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus
Yes but only if either the advice is egregious or the consequences of the advice were egregious.
Some scientific consensus can be outdated or false so it depends
Depends on how risky/safe the alternate procedure is.
It depends on what the advice is, it should be carefully looked over and explained to the patient and let them know the facts, but allow them to choose
No, patients should choose what they feel is right for them based on information provided
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No, but they should be reviewed if they are fit to hold a license if they make such statements.
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