Should lawmakers tell physicians what to say in the exam room? 4 considerations

Some state laws outline physician speech in the exam room, according to Forbes.

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Here are four considerations:

1. North Dakota physicians may soon be required to tell patients asking about abortion that an “abortion reversal” is possible.

2. In Florida, physicians may not ask patients if they own guns.

3. Some argue this burden on free speech hurts the physician-patient relationship, as physicians aren’t allowed to offer their best advice.

4. Opponents claim the physician office shouldn’t be a stage for political battles.

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