Why “Do No Harm” Might Be Harming Modern Medicine

'Do No Harm' bill could do more harm than good, Guam doctors warn

By Ron Rocky ColomaGuam's medical community has warned that a bill proposing to replace the arbitration system with a pre-litigation process for medical malpractice complaints could drive physicians away, making it even harder for patients to access care.Speaking at a press conference held Friday at the Hyatt Regency Guam, physicians and advocates strongly opposed Bill 82-38, titled "Do No Harm: The Anti-Medical Misconduct Act of 2025," which is…

Why “do no harm” might be harming modern medicine

Recently, while reading The History of Medicine by William Bynum, I was struck by a line that quietly reframed a great deal of what we claim to believe about our profession. Reflecting on how medicine has evolved, Bynum writes: “When in doubt, remember the Hippocratic injunction that health is most likely to be found in the Read more… Why “do no harm” might be harming modern medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com.