Senator Roger Marshall has become the latest conservative lawmaker to publicly reject the ethical principles of the Hippocratic Oath, which physicians traditionally swear to uphold. The move follows a growing trend among some lawmakers with medical backgrounds who have taken positions opposing certain medical practices or policies. Critics argue that these actions undermine public trust in both political leaders and the medical profession. The development raises questions about the balance between personal conviction and professional medical ethics.


Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall joins a list of conservative lawmakers who ignore their medical oath