The Mark Groves Podcast #461 Before You Say Yes: Why Informed Consent Matters More Than Ever - Dr. Taylor Bean
Jun 30, 2025
Dr. Taylor Bean, a Naturopathic Doctor and informed consent advocate, discusses the pressing need for transparency in healthcare and the delicate nature of informed consent, especially regarding vaccinations. She delves into the fears and coercive tactics that often replace patient autonomy. The conversation explores historical vaccine practices, societal pressures, and the importance of personal accountability in health decisions. Dr. Bean also highlights the roles of essential vitamins in immunity and advocates for informed dialogue over fear in medical discussions.
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Informed Consent Simplified Too Much
- Informed consent in vaccination is often reduced to mere agreement to injection without full vaccine details.
- Dr. Taylor Bean highlights many do not truly understand the vaccine or its effects before consenting.
Chickenpox Vaccine and Shingles Rise
- The chickenpox vaccine may increase shingles incidence due to lack of natural re-exposure.
- UK's choice to exclude it from childhood schedule aims to avoid this shingles rise.
COVID Vaccine and Consent Violation
- COVID vaccines entered phase 3 trials while broadly distributed, compromising informed consent.
- Media controlled messaging, omitting risks and experimental status, violating proper informed consent.