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Anti-vaccine Portland pediatrician agrees to restrictions while medical board investigates his competence - OregonLive

Anti-vaccine Portland pediatrician agrees to restrictions while medical board investigates his competence - OregonLive

Anti-vaccine Portland pediatrician agrees to restrictions while medical board investigates his competence - OregonLive
Jun 18, 2021 1 min, 0 secs

Portland pediatrician Paul Norman Thomas has agreed to significant restrictions on his medical practice that prevent him from discussing vaccinations with patients, according to an “interim order” issued June 3 by the Oregon Medical Board.

The medical board stated that Thomas had published an “alternative vaccination schedule” that “fraudulently asserts that following his vaccine schedule will prevent or decrease the incidence of autism and other developmental disorders.” This schedule, the board wrote, exposed children to “multiple potentially debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.”.

In April, the board issued a notice of proposed disciplinary action against Thomas for “making false or misleading statements regarding the efficacy of the licensee’s treatments, repeated negligence and gross negligence in the practice of medicine … and failing to report an adverse action,” among other allegations.

The medical board this month withdrew Thomas’ license suspension, replacing it with the interim order as it continues its investigation.

The board said Thomas will “voluntarily limit his practice to acute care; refrain from engaging in consultations or directing clinic staff with respect to vaccination protocols questions, issues or recommendations; and refrain from performing any research involving patient care pending the completion of the Board’s investigation into his ability to safely and competently practice medicine.”.

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