Chiles v. Salazar · ¶168
The fallout could be catastrophic. Many regulations impact the speech of medical professionals in the context of their provision of healthcare to patients; the possibilities go far beyond talk therapy and informed consent. For example, many States require that medical professionals “make every reasonable effort to promote the welfare, autonomy and best interests of” the client. Ga. Comp. Rules & Regs., Rule 135–7–.01(1) (2026); see Ind. Admin. Code, tit. 839, § 1– § 5–5(1) (2026); Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a–542 (requiring “[h]umane and dignifed treatment”) (2025); Ala. Admin. Code Rule 255–X–11–.01 (Supp. 2016) (requiring that the professional “assure client welfare and protection” during medical care). Some States further prohibit medical professionals from treating a patient “in a cruel manner.” Kan. Admin. Regs. 102–3–12a(b)(11) (2022). Similarly, some licensing boards can discipline a…Read in context ›
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