Doctors Need to Speak Up More

McLaren and Masiakos reflect on an editorial published by their fellow physician that sparked a lively public debate. Titled "Doctors Need to Shut Up More", the article was received by some as sage advice for both newly minted interns and their veteran mentors. However, its thesis, that do...

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Published in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 143; no. 1; p. 1
Main Authors:	McLaren, John R, Masiakos, Peter T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Evanston American Academy of Pediatrics 01-01-2019
Subjects:	Credibility Disarmament Immigration Medical personnel Medical practices Physicians
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Summary:	McLaren and Masiakos reflect on an editorial published by their fellow physician that sparked a lively public debate. Titled "Doctors Need to Shut Up More", the article was received by some as sage advice for both newly minted interns and their veteran mentors. However, its thesis, that doctors should limit their scope of practice to the biology and physiology of the human body, was met by many of our colleagues with vocal opposition. The author's proposition, a version of the popular "stay in your lane" reproach, was that physicians and medical organizations should not comment on contemporary, hot-button issues such as immigration or nuclear disarmament, because these are outside of their fields of expertise and may harm their institutional credibility.
ISSN:	0031-4005 1098-4275