This guy is not my doc, but he put himself out there for ALL of us. Whether you agree with him or not, there has been no LLMD with the ***** to write exactly what he thinks, give case studies, and opine on the many nuances of this disease. I for one enjoy reading the inner workings of the mind of someone actively treating patients, someone who, despite possible consequences, tells it like it is for all to see.
This is the only place I'm aware of, that other MD's can read the ILADS POV from a practicing Lyme-treationg physician. Plus, this guy, unlike many others, doesn't ream patients with crazy fees. He's just a decent guy trying to help and he's getting screwed. Please, everyone make the calls, write the letters.
This guy does not deserve this. And neither do we. At what point do we say: ENOUGH!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 PLEASE READ THIS- IT MAY BE MY LAST POST This should be my last entry.
My lawyer has advised me to stop treating all Lyme patients.
He has advised me to send all my Lyme patients "somewhere else." Just where that is he doesn't say. The fact that there is virtually no one to send them to- underlines the point that I am the outlier- the target.
I have been under active investigation by the Maryland State Medical Board for over 18 months.
Five patient charts were subpoenaed based on a complaint filed by an infectious disease-IDSA doctor.
The cases have been sent to peer review. That means that 3 IDSA doctors will be passing judgment about my care of patients. In Maryland, Johns Hopkins is the final arbiter: They say there is no chronic Lyme disease. I will be evaluated to see if I am within the standard of care. The mainstream/IDSA sets the standard. Period.
I will loose. Bank on it.
My medical license may be suspended or I will be instructed not to treat Lyme disease. Then I can take my case to court. I need political pressure to help in this fight.
I will end up in legal battle which will cost more than $100,000, which I do not have. This apparently will be the first case of its kind in Maryland. My colleagues who charge up to $3000 up front are in a financial position to fight this fight. I treat many patients for free or practically nothing.
If I am going to have a chance to win the inevitable court battle I need your help.
Please contact the Maryland General Assembly- you can get info on line. Write/call your local congressman. Write call/fax the Senate President Thomas Miller, Jr 410-841-3700, 301 585 3700 and the speaker of the House Michael Bush 410 841 3800, 310 858 3800.
If I do not get support from my patients/readers- I will have to "go away."
The only issue is: Can I prescribe long term antibiotics for Lyme disease. That is all.
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lymewreck36
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Sometimes I think that I can't take this intense frustration anymore. I would love to drop a million ticks in the offices of the ISDA members. I see it as the only solution.
I'll see what I can write for this docs benefit, but I need to know where to post it.
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sometimesdilly
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hi Lou, you who is almost always smack on target and the voice of reason,
but...mebbe not so much this time.
i live here in doc's state, have some context, and think mebbe this is one where it behooves all to checkout the wheels on this bandwagon first.
I hope voices of reason do that looking, especially before advising others to start a-riding.
PM me if you'd like. dilly
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please show your replies on above post started earlier so ALL ACTIONS/SUGGESTIONS CAN BE IN ONE PLACE!!
too hard to have 6-8 posts on same topic, and duplicating our efforts is the pits! thanks!! ************************************
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Whoever he is..they have no spine. Stand up and fight! He/she is already saying they are gonna lose, so what is the sense in supporting someone who is determined to fail?
Yes, these IDSA attacks are horrible, but if the LLMD's don't stand up and fight as a team, how do any of us ever expect to get anywhere? This attack should have been expected and prepared for, and the blog was probably not a wise idea since it gives the enemy blatant access to thoughts and ideas. Think people. I have no sympathy for people who give up.
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