Medical Council proposes striking off doctors who disagree with their political views
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The Medical Council has proposed a statement on cultural competence that is basically a political litmus test. It is outrageous overreach, and an example of why Parliament needs to rein in all these regulatory bodies.
No one would object to a statement that doctors must be respectful of all cultures and beliefs, while undertaking their medical duties. But this goes far further. Extracts are:
- “Historical and ongoing colonisation means that Māori are prevented from accessing resources that promote good health and experience much higher exposure to health harms compared to non-Māori.” – This is a political assertion, not a medical fact. It is true Maori have worse health outcomes, but saying it is due to colonisation is a political statement
- “using your professional privilege and influence to work in partnership with Māori to identify and dismantle unfair systems and power imbalances that undermine hauora Māori.” – this means you must agree with our view of the world, and actively campaign for what we believe
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