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Doctors Who Participate in Executions Not Disciplined for Ethical Violations

By Matt Clarke

Since 1980, American Medical Association (AMA) policy has stated that it is a clear violation of medical ethics for physicians to participate in executions. The policy, which was last updated in 2005, contains a broad definition of "participation" which includes "consulting with or supervising lethal injection personnel." ...

 

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