Is it fair to question my clinical judgment in trusting an undercover DEA agent? Absolutely. But labeling me as a criminal? That's where the line must be drawn. The key factor at play here is the dangerous implications of criminalizing clinical decision making simply because we may not agree with it. We must recognize that clinical decisions inherently involve a certain degree of uncertainty.
It can be argued that uncertainty is a fundamental aspect of all clinical decision making, and it's difficult to dispute that fact. However, when we take that inherent uncertainty and turn it into a criminal offense, the entire conversation shifts. Decision making becomes less about what is truly best for the patient and more about self-preservation from a legal standpoint. This shift ultimately compromises the practice of medicine.
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Jay K. Joshi is a family physician.
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