AMA Opposes Physician Involvement in Executions | AMA | 2.17.06
The American Medical Association (AMA) is alarmed that Judge Jeremy Fogel has disregarded physicians’ ethical obligations when he ordered procedures for physician participation in executions of California inmates by lethal injection.
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The use of a physician’s clinical skill and judgment for purposes other than promoting an individual’s health and welfare undermines a basic ethical foundation of medicine—first, do no harm. Therefore, requiring physicians to be involved in executions violates their oath to protect lives and erodes public confidence in the medical profession.
As the voice of American medicine, the AMA urges all physicians to remain dedicated to our ethical obligations which prohibit involvement in capital punishment.
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It is logically consistent to be pro-death penalty and anti-physician participation in execution.
This happens to be my position.
best,
Flea
It is logically consistent to be pro-death penalty and anti-physician participation in execution.
This happens to be my position.
best,
Flea