“Legislators, regrettably, often propose new laws or regulations for political or other reasons unrelated to the scientific evidence and counter to the health care needs of patients. Legislative mandates to the practice of medicine do not allow for the infinite array of exceptions where the mandate may be unnecessary, inappropriate, or even harmful to an individual patient. …Lawmakers would also do well to remember that patient autonomy as well as individual needs, values, and preferences must be respected.” - American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Physicians
Posted on: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:15:22 +0000
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