​Defending Free Speech and the Right to Informed Consent Against Medical Board Overreach

Dr. Paul Thomas, ICAN amicus brief, informed consent, medical freedom, free speech in medicine
Hello to all health freedom friends and family,

I am honored to share that the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) has filed an amicus brief in support of my case before the U.S. Supreme Court. ICAN has been at the forefront of advocating for transparency in medical decision-making, the right to informed consent, and ensuring that Americans have access to scientifically sound health information. Their brief is a powerful defense of medical freedom, exposing how state medical boards are being weaponized against doctors who simply provide patients with full and honest medical information​.

A Powerful Message from the Brief

"The Ninth Circuit’s decision calls out for this Court’s review for a myriad of reasons... More crucial, however, is the need for this Court to correct what will inevitably flow from this decision, which is the stifling of physicians’ speech and, with it, patients’ inability to give truly informed consent."
​— ICAN Amicus Brief​
This quote speaks to the heart of what is at stake—not just for me, but for every doctor who dares to uphold the fundamental principles of informed consent and free speech in medicine.

Document Summary: What ICAN’s Brief Argues

The ICAN amicus brief presents a clear and compelling case for why my fight matters—not just for me, but for the entire medical community and for every patient’s right to informed medical choices. Here are the main takeaways:
  • Defending Free Speech for Physicians – The brief argues that doctors should never face punishment simply for providing their patients with full, science-based information on medical procedures, including vaccines. Censoring medical professionals undermines trust in the doctor-patient relationship and erodes the right of individuals to make informed health decisions​.
  • The Oregon Medical Board’s Overreach – ICAN details how the Oregon Medical Board (OMB) revoked my medical license not because of any malpractice or harm, but simply because I offered parents a choice in how they approached vaccines. The brief argues that this is a clear violation of free speech protections and an attempt to silence any dissenting medical opinions.
  • Informed Consent is Non-Negotiable – The ICAN brief makes it clear: Informed consent requires that patients receive all relevant medical information, including risks and benefits, without coercion. The OMB’s actions violate this principle by attempting to dictate what doctors can and cannot say about medical interventions​.
  • The Need for Supreme Court Intervention – If this precedent is allowed to stand, any doctor who challenges the pharmaceutical-driven narrative could face career-ending retaliation. The brief urges the U.S. Supreme Court to take up this case and ensure that medical boards cannot silence physicians simply for presenting science that challenges the status quo.

​​Why This Matters to You 

This case is about more than just my ability to practice medicine—it’s about protecting the integrity of all medical professionals and ensuring that you, as patients, have access to truthful, comprehensive medical information. If doctors are afraid to speak out, patients lose their ability to make truly informed choices. No medical board should have the power to dictate what doctors can and cannot say when it comes to patient care. 
The ICAN brief makes it clear: This case is about stopping government overreach before it becomes the norm. We cannot allow unelected bureaucrats to silence science, control the doctor-patient relationship, and strip away our fundamental rights to free speech and informed medical decision-making.

Join Us in the Fight

This battle isn’t just mine—it’s ours. The support I have received from ICAN and many other organizations is a testament to the growing movement to protect medical freedom. But we need your help to keep the momentum going.

​Read the full amicus brief below:

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