Role of physicians and psychologists in interrogation of terrorism suspects reexamined

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by Katherine Harmon
September 1, 2009

Physicians and psychologists played a larger role in the use of torture in interrogation of terrorism suspects than previously asserted, according to a report released yesterday by the nonprofit organization Physicians for Human Rights (PHR).

“Health professionals were involved at every stage in the development, implementation and legitimization of this torture program,” the report’s authors wrote.

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