News
Brazil challenges doctors accused of torture
BMJ 1999; 318 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.318.7186.757a (Published 20 March 1999) Cite this as: BMJ 1999;318:757
- Fred Charatan
- Florida
Brazilian medical associations have begun hearings to revoke the medical licences of doctors who took part in the torture of political prisoners between 1964 and 1985 during the military dictatorship.
The sanctions are being sought against 26 doctors who worked in military prisons during that time. The Brazilian human rights …
Log in
Log in using your username and password
Log in through your institution
Subscribe from £173 *
Subscribe and get access to all BMJ articles, and much more.
* For online subscription
Access this article for 1 day for:
£38 / $45 / €42 (excludes VAT)
You can download a PDF version for your personal record.