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Tennessee execution failure draws criticism from health workers

Original: After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee’s rules flout medical ethics

Health workers in Tennessee say the state's execution procedures violate medical ethics after a botched execution attempt. Medical professionals argue that state rules put healthcare workers in positions that conflict with their professional obligations to do no harm, and the failed execution has intensified scrutiny of how the state carries out capital punishment.

Why now: A recent failed execution in Tennessee has reignited debate over the role of medical ethics in capital punishment.

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