“Yes, trust is declining significantly”
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In April 2026, a Hawaii-based doctor was convicted of attempted manslaughter after allegedly attempting to kill his wife during a birthday hike, an incident that occurred in 2025. The high-profile case drew significant media attention and raised questions about whether such criminal convictions by medical professionals affect public confidence in the healthcare system more broadly. The verdict has sparked debate about trust in doctors and whether individual criminal cases shape perceptions of the medical profession as a whole.