Guest Opinion: Male gynecologists have always been a bad idea
by Jared Whitley
Thereâs an old saying in that for every rat you see, there could be 10 more you donât see. This holds true in homes, restaurants, and even hospitals, where you really donât want to see one.
But rats seem to abound in our hospitals. Here in Utah we are seeing headlines and social media posts about Dr. David Broadbent, the Provo OB-GYN accused of sexual assault by about 100 women. While he, of course, denies any wrongdoing, the judge handling his case described the charges âappalling.â Regardless of any legal outcome, Broadbentâs medical career is over.
Which makes one really wonder why we ever gave this job to men?
This problem seems particularly rampant on college campuses. So-called progressive universities keep getting in trouble for their on-staff gynecologists molesting thousands of vulnerable young women. This has happened at University of Michigan, Pennsylvania State University, Ohio State University, Michigan State University, and Southern California â and doubtless many more places because, again: rats.
Those universities with medical schools have proven to be even worse. News has come to light that medical schools routinely order their students to perform mass pelvic exams on non-consenting women under anesthesia. Many states rushed to ban the horrifying practice once it came to light, but thereâs no undoing the fact that lots of doctors decided that violating helpless women was an essential part of medical education.
This is particularly disturbing given that the sexually degrading procedure has almost zero medical value. Indeed the American College of Physicians has found that its âharms outweigh any demonstrated benefits.â (Read More)
News Releases
Gov. Cox orders flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days in recognition of the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
Flags should be lowered to the half-staff position immediately and remain in the half-staff position until sunset on January 28, 2025.
The governor extends an invitation to all private citizens, businesses and organizations to participate in this recognition.
Utah House Democratic Caucus on the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter
Utah House Democratic Caucus released the following statement after the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter:
It is with heavy hearts that the Utah House Democrats join the nation in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter. President Carterâs life was a testament to integrity, humility, and unwavering service to humanity. From his time in the Oval Office to his tireless efforts with the Carter Center, he dedicated himself to fostering peace, promoting human rights, and alleviating suffering across the globe. President Carterâs legacy is one of compassion and action.
Earlier this year, to honor President Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carterâs incredible legacy, Utah State leaders joined Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity for a special tribute to the Carterâs work with Habitat for Humanity. Utah Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla and House Minority Leader Angela Romero, alongside Habitat CEO Ed Blake, unveiled âOpening Doors.â (Read More)
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