Tuesday, February 21, 2006

The Anesthesiologists Opt Out: Where is the Medical Board?

From Associated Press this morning:
SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (Feb. 21) - The planned execution of a man convicted of raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl was delayed until Tuesday night after two anesthesiologists refused to participate because of ethical concerns.

My question: Where was our California Medical Board in this whole issue? If they are our guardians of medical practice, shouldn't the Board have made a formal statement about the role of a California physician participating in an execution as currently requested for the two anesthesiologists? ..Maurice.

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