I though physicians often carried the “do no harm” mantra and were onboard with showing sides against things like genocide, or female genital mutilation, etc
The problem is that some people have wildly differing ideas on what counts as “just politics”. As an example, the doctor brings up the question “would a pride flag be banned if it make a homophobic person uncomfortable?”. To the homophobe, gender identity is “just politics”. To the gay/trans/etc person it very much is not politics.
The ethics of the caring professions may not have political intent in that they are not concerned with pursuit of power, but they cannot help becoming political in circumstances where politics and pursuit of power threaten people deserving of care.
I agree, no political statements of any kind.
Not so hard
Politics is just politics until your own life, or the lives of your loved ones, are at grave risk
Then, it’s no longer a political statement, it’s a requirement for survival
In his case, ask yourself the question:
Is it a political statement to say you’re against genocide?
Hard disagree. Lower-p politics absolutely has its place in the AGM of a professional association. That’s why we have professional associations.
I though physicians often carried the “do no harm” mantra and were onboard with showing sides against things like genocide, or female genital mutilation, etc
The problem is that some people have wildly differing ideas on what counts as “just politics”. As an example, the doctor brings up the question “would a pride flag be banned if it make a homophobic person uncomfortable?”. To the homophobe, gender identity is “just politics”. To the gay/trans/etc person it very much is not politics.
Even suggesting certain treatment plans or choosing to provide everyone with medical care can be considered by some to be political.
The ethics of the caring professions may not have political intent in that they are not concerned with pursuit of power, but they cannot help becoming political in circumstances where politics and pursuit of power threaten people deserving of care.