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Sarah B. Rodriguez, "The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation" (Rutgers UP, 2020)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Challenges in Medical Oversight

This chapter explores the role and dysfunctions of state medical boards in regulating physicians, highlighting historical challenges and slow responses to patient concerns. It focuses on a controversial case from the late 1970s, revealing the complexities and accountability issues in medical regulation.

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