Why Doctors and Patients Should Make Health Decisions Together

Senator Rand Paul recently spoke out about a big issue in healthcare. He believes that during the pandemic, the idea of informed consent took a backseat. This is when patients and doctors make medical decisions together, based on what's best for the individual. Paul pointed out that the government and media often overlooked this principle. They pushed for mass vaccination without considering personal choices. He found this concerning and emphasized the importance of informed consent. Paul also criticized the media's reaction to a proposal by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The proposal suggested that individuals should have a say in whether they get vaccinated. The media was shocked by this idea, which Paul found surprising. He renewed his criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci, saying Fauci cared more about people following rules than actual health risks. Paul argued that Fauci believed everyone should submit to his guidelines for the greater good. But Paul thinks Fauci was wrong about this. Paul also believes that the risks of COVID-19 vaccination for children are greater than the risks posed by the virus itself. He still holds this view.