Medical Licensing and State Police Power

This Viewpoint discusses the US Supreme Court’s decision in and offers suggestions for state professional regulation that protect patient safety and autonomy while respecting constitutional boundaries.

Corresponding Author: Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 600 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 (gostin@georgetown.edu).

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