Halsteading

When a doctor defies patient wishes, hospital policy, laws, or any combination there of to perform a procedure or provide medication they believe is beneficial. All the while maintaining an attitude that is or akin to self-righteousness.

Person 1: why did that doctor lose their license?
Person 2: they wouldn't stop Halsteading.
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Doctor: I need to do this to help this patient!
Nurse: doctor, you are halsteading. Please calm down.