Professional Civil Disobedience: Medical-Society Responsibilities after Dobbs
New England Journal of Medicine Perspective
Aug 24, 2022
What should medical professionals do when a law requires them to harm a patient? Center Director Matthew Wynia, MD, PhD, believes this question has become a pressing one as physicians grapple with the implications of state laws banning abortion. A thoughtful debate over whether and how to embark on a path of professional civil disobedience will take time and commitment. Physicians will need to bring specific proposals to their professional associations for ways to assist members who disobey unjust laws, including providing legal, financial, and social support. But I believe now is the time for these conversations to begin. Read article>>