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Idaho allows faith-based medical neglect to kill children

Idaho parents are shielded from criminal prosecution if they choose "prayer or spiritual means" over effective medical care for their children, even as their children keep dying. The post Idaho allows faith-based medical neglect to kill children first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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