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Dr. Conrad Murray's Verdict and the Ethics of Medicine

Michael Jackson's personal doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.  Dr. Murray still holds a medical license in Nevada.  What does this case teach us about medical ethics and the overprescription of legal medications?

 

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John Katsilometes, writer, LV Sun
David Orentlicher, Prof of Law and Co-Dir, William S. and Christine S. Hall Center for Law and Health, Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis

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