Accountability in Medical Misinformation

This chapter examines the ethical responsibilities of physicians in the public domain, particularly concerning the spread of misinformation about healthcare topics like COVID-19 and vaccines. It emphasizes the role of state medical boards in regulating physician conduct and highlights the discrepancies between rising public complaints about misinformation and the infrequent disciplinary actions taken against violators. The discussion culminates in a call for improved accountability measures and a review of the political influences that complicate the regulation of medical practice.