The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin

In Abbinanti v. Presence Cent. and Suburban Hospitals Network, the Illinois Appellate Court Second District ruled on whether patients could require a hospital to administer the medication ivermectin as treatment for COVID-19. Edna McLain’s recent article, “The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin,” in IDC Quarterly reviews the case and the appeal, breaking down what happened and what it means going forward. Edna emphasizes why it is important for hospitals to have strong written policies. She also provides the important details for hospitals to consider when discussing alternative or experimental treatments with clients.

The article can be found here.