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Penalties for 'Microaggressions' Seen Creeping Into Medicine

Doctors could face severe penalties, including losing their licenses, under a proposed Oregon Medical Board rule requiring them to report "microaggressions." (AP)

By Charlie McCarthy | Friday, 12 July 2024 09:51 AM EDT

The concept of "microaggressions" appears to be creeping into medicine.

The Oregon Medical Board is considering amending its ethics rules to require that doctors report "unprofessional conduct" by themselves or a colleague within 10 business days including "microaggressions." Otherwise, they can face severe penalties, including loss of license.

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Charlie McCarthy, a writer/editor at Newsmax, has nearly 40 years of experience covering news, sports, and politics.

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