Tara Rule says her doctor in upstate New York was “determined to protect a hypothetical fetus" instead of helping her treat debilitating pain.

Tara Rule says her doctor in upstate New York was “determined to protect a hypothetical fetus" instead of helping her treat debilitating pain.

  • tryptaminev@feddit.de
    6·
    1 year ago

    Couldnt the MD get a written confirmation from the patient that they informed them about the risks for a potential fetus?

    • FlowVoid@midwest.socialEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      That’s unlikely to make a difference in court. Doctors are responsible for recommending the least risky treatment options. They aren’t supposed to leave everything up to the patient.