Unmasked: the doctor who helps put prisoners to death

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The doctor assisted in an execution despite his medical background — raises questions about ethical boundaries for healthcare professionals.
His involvement in capital punishment challenges the traditional role of doctors as healers — may lead to debates on professional ethics and public trust. Fique de olho: This case could spark discussions on physician involvement in executions, potentially affecting future policies.

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Unmasked: the doctor who helps put prisoners to death

Dr Mark Fowler assisted in the failed execution of a Tennessee prisoner. Physicians are meant to heal patients - why is he working in the death chamber?Mark Fowler, a physician with 25 years’ experience, stepped beneath the bright lights and approached the middle-aged man lying on a gurney.

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