Why Doctors Can’t Stay Out of Politics—Especially Now

Whenever I write about healthcare policies or public health concerns, I hear the same refrain: “Doctors should stay out of politics.” But here’s the truth: it’s simply not possible. Politics shapes nearly every aspect of healthcare—from the funding that drives groundbreaking research to the regulations that ensure medications are safe, to the access patients have to essential services. Decisions made in government affect whether patients can afford their prescriptions, if clinical trials are inclusive of women and minorities, or even if accurate public health data is available at all.

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