Debate over regulating physicians' speech

The article discusses ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding doctors spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and the role of state medical boards in regulating such conduct. It highlights a case involving former basketball player John Stockton, anti-vaccine advocates, and two physicians under investigation for publishing false health information. The issue centers on whether First Amendment rights protect these actions or if state boards can limit speech to safeguard public health. A federal court dismissed the plaintiffs' injunction request, emphasizing procedural grounds and the continued spread of misinformation.

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