Can a court issue a ruling dismissing scientific facts?

QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1. In a democratic system, can a court of any hierarchy issue a ruling regarding a consensual medical decision that dismisses, refutes, or ignores the scientific facts verified and supported by the scientific com; munity and the medical literature? 2. Should scientists and academicians tolerate a court decision resulting from a false statement that ignores or invalidates their extensive education, research, and expertise in matters of accepted scientific ; evidence? ; ; ii