The Catholic Medical Association helps physicians grow in the spirit of Christ in their personal and professional lives, so they can bring His Spirit to the science and art of medicine.
CMA member Mary Davenport, M.D. attended the 23rd Congress of the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations (FIAMC), in part in her capacity as vice president of the American Association of Pro-Life Ob-Gyns (AAPLOG). She issued the following report:
Thomas Olmsted, D.D., Bishop of Phoenix, recently issued a public statement that demonstrated a strong defense of human life and authentic Catholic health care. The Catholic Medical Association, in conjunction with the Catholic Physicians Guild of Phoenix, supports Bishop Olmsted and prays that healing and a renewed commitment to respect for human life can come out of this tragedy. The statement of the Diocese of Phoenix can be found here. Some FAQs about the case can be found after the jump.
The 23rd World Congress of FIAMC (the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations) was held in Lourdes, France, from May 6th through 9th. The congress was sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers. Thirty of the speakers from around the world reflected on the theme "Our Faith as Doctors." An appealing session was also held about the Catholic doctor's mission to protect life. For a video summary and additional news coverage of the congress, click here.
CMA member Peter Bleyer, M.D. published a provocative article on health care legislation and Holy Week in the American Thinker. This article is worth reading and contemplating in its entirety. Check it out here.
Sarah Palin's comments last year describing the "death panels" that would exist under government-run health care were dismissed as completely unfounded. Now that the law has been signed, its supporters not only don't mind discussing death panels; they are bragging about how effective they will be in saving money. Watch the video after the jump.
