Catholics, Hippocrates, and reforming American medicine
Summary
George Weigel criticizes the current state of American medicine, highlighting how the willful participation of medical professionals in practices such as abortion and euthanasia contradicts the Hippocratic Oath's original intent to preserve life. Weigel calls for a reformation of American medicine to uphold life-affirming values, advocating for the involvement of well-catechized Catholic medical professionals and organizations like the Catholic Medical Association to lead these changes.
Relevance
This article contributes to the project by illustrating the tension between traditional Catholic medical ethics and contemporary practices in secular healthcare settings. This example serves as a point of discussion on how Catholic values can influence or conflict with broader medical practices and societal norms in healthcare.