Oregon Medical Board Proposes Rule to Revoke Licenses for Microaggressions

New ethics rule mandates reporting of unprofessional conduct, including subtle discriminatory behaviors, within 10 days.

Doctors in Oregon could lose their licenses for committing microaggressions under a proposed rule.
The rule requires medical professionals to report unprofessional conduct by themselves or colleagues.
Microaggressions are defined as subtle actions reflecting negative attitudes toward non-majority groups.
Critics argue the rule is vague and could chill free speech among medical professionals.
The Oregon Medical Board will consider adopting the rule in a meeting on July 11.