Goldwater Rule: Can Docs Discuss Public Behavior?
Update: 2025-12-17
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The Goldwater rule, which prevents mental health professionals from diagnosing public figures without examination, is under scrutiny. Doctor Allen Dyer, who helped create the rule, clarified that it doesnt prohibit discussing observable public behaviors. This suggests that medical expertise can contribute to public discourse, especially when behaviors affecting national well-being are openly displayed.
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