California's state Senate this evening passed a bill designed to combat COVID misinformation by medical professionals that could see doctors' state licenses revoked if they spread false or misleading medical information to patients
The bill defines disinformation as a "misinformation that the licensee deliberately disseminated with malicious intent or an intent to mislead."
It describes misinformation as "false information that is contradicted by contemporary scientific contrary to the standard of care.
Fellow Democrat State Sen. Richard Pan, a co-sponsor of the bill, said in order "for a patient to give informed consent, they have to be well informed," per the NYT.Newsom has three weeks to sign the bill, but he's yet to take a public position on it, per the NYT.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Stillwater Golf Club first new course to open on First Coast in nearly two decadesStillwater has officially arrived on the First Coast golf market. Here's what you need to know about the first new 18-hole design in Northeast Florida since 2002.
Lire la suite »
Collin College Administrators Can Be Held Accountable for Alleged First Amendment Violations, Federal Judge RulesIn a blow to Collin College, a federal court has ruled that a former professor's lawsuit against the school can proceed.
Lire la suite »
First Alert Forecast: Nice Weather Sunday, Surge of Heat ComingWill the weather agree with your Sunday plans? Check the First Alert Forecast with meteorologist Brian James before you go.
Lire la suite »
7 million years ago, our earliest relatives took their first steps on 2 feetBipedalism was common among the earliest known species of humankind, not only on the ground but also in trees.
Lire la suite »
Opinion | Biden's long-awaited student loan debt plan is better than it first soundsMillions of Americans will see their federal student loan balances wiped out or substantially reduced.
Lire la suite »
LAUSD teachers to boycott first of 4 scheduled 'optional' instructional daysTeachers have voted overwhelmingly to boycott the first of four 'optional' instruction days that were added to the LAUSD's academic calendar this year without union negotiations.
Lire la suite »