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Washington regulators restrict medical license of Idaho doctor who spread COVID-19 disinformation (idahocapitalsun.com)
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Dr. Ryan Cole’s medical license is restricted in the state of Washington after state regulators concluded that Cole knowingly shared disinformation about COVID-19 and broke medical standards by virtually prescribing ivermectin to COVID-19 patients – against medical evidence.

Cole is an Idaho pathologist who has spread COVID-19 disinformation while serving as an appointed Idaho health official.

The decision by the Washington Medical Commission restricts Cole from practicing primary care medicine and from prescribing medications for patients in Washington. Cole’s medical practice, in Washington, is now limited to the practice of pathology.

Cole broke medical practice standards by prescribing ivermectin for COVID-19 to at least four patients via an instant-message based telehealth-platform, the commission ruled. Cole likely knew his COVID-19 claims were a “misrepresentation of the true facts,” the commission ruled.

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[–] Dlayknee@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Came here to say this exact thing. WTF is he still doing in office?