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It's unethical for a physician NOT to tell a patient a finding that would change their decision making process. This law directly effects MY practice since I am a radiologist in Arizona. As physicians, we moved away from the paternalistic model of medicine decades ago. Having lawmakers legislate a return to that model with a guarantee of no malpractice liability is outrageous. My responsibility to to first do no harm, not first cause myself no liability. I'm also outraged that the medical society for which I am a member did not speak out about this bill.
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