Former Stanford colleagues warn Dr. Scott Atlas fosters 'falsehoods & misrepresentations of science'

[groundloop]

Source: ABC News

A group of 78 researchers and doctors from Stanford Medical School took aim this week at Dr. Scott Atlas, the expert President Donald Trump recently added to the White House pandemic response task force, for embracing and peddling what they described as "falsehoods and misrepresentations of science" in his public musings about the coronavirus.

Atlas, a neuroradiologist by training with no background in treating infectious diseases, joined the president's medical advisory staff last month. Before doing so, he made frequent appearances on Fox News, where he often cast doubt on the efficacy of wearing masks and pushed for schools to reopen with in-person learning – positions in line with Trump's own public sentiments.

In a "Dear Colleagues" letter penned Wednesday, the Stanford experts wrote that they have a "moral and ethical responsibility" to push back on Atlas' controversial claims about mitigating the spread of the coronavirus, which they characterized as "opinions and statements [that] run counter to established science" and "undermine public health authorities and the credible science that guides effective public health policy."

The rebuke from experts at Stanford's medical school, where Atlas was once chief of neuroradiology, marked a significant backlash against one of the president's top advisors. At a White House press briefing in August, Trump introduced Atlas as a new member of the coronavirus task force, calling him "a very famous man who is also highly respected."

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"...no background in treating infectious diseases" yet tRump hails his opinion as golden.

[patphil]

1. no background in treating infectious diseases!

That's exactly why Trump picked him. He doesn't have to worry about him ever contradicting Trump since he doesn't have the experience or training to do so.

Another perfect sycophant to act as a cheerleader for Trump's failed policies.
Another self absorbed faker who will pretend to know how to handle the pandemic...exactly the way Trump wants it handled.

[SamKnause]

2. Only the best.

I think what Trump meant by that statement is Only The Best Liars !!!

He did keep his word.

He has the best liars and the most corrupt administration.

[Midnightwalk]

3. Having expert opinions would be alarming

The trump doctrine is you shouldn’t use experts or facts if anyone would be alarmed.

Making up lies about immigrants, cities, BLM, or antifa are ok because those aren’t facts.

Atlas doesn’t know what he’s talking about so that’s fine.

Oh and grifting. You’re stupid not to grab some cash.

[matt819]

4. I think it was Dear Abby who made this comment years and years ago

Remember. Half of all doctors graduated in the bottom half of their class. Even Stanford. (I added the Stanford part.)

[stopdiggin]

5. Thanks

It's important that peers, governing bodies and associations continue to provide these disclaimers and rebuke -- when a member is so clearly outside the frame in their declarations and opinion -- particularly in the public sphere. It is also important that the public pay attention when these these groups issue these warnings.

78 people at Stanford Medical didn't just decide to have a hissy fit on a Monday morning ....
This means something.
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[still_one]

6. And the school itself should make a statement that Atlas does not represent the views of Stanford

itself

He is an embarrassment, especially since Stanford is involved in a lot of the research regarding SARS co v2

[TheRickles]

7. I'd like to see the legal profession do something similar re:Barr

And others, but especially Barr. His law school, his state bar association, the American Bar Association, etc. could comment, as public statements along the lines of this Stanford letter would be quite telling. I'm not sure why more like this hasn't happened on the legal front, actually.

[The Wizard]

8. A doctor friend of mine

knows of him and said he's close to having his medical license revoked.

[appalachiablue]

10. Believe it. I've seen his responses & attitude,

he clearly seems threatened and maybe dangerous. I wouldn't get near him as a patient ot otherwise.