Petition for those who CAN NOT attend support rally 11-9-00 - Pass on ...

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Well, here you have it folks. This amazing effort was graciously provided by our own Debi - SloopDoggie@.... I only asked/pleaded with Debi to come up with the wording for this petition late last night. APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE! You all may want to thank Debi personally for this huge effort.

I've already heard from several people and support groups leaders who were hoping something like this would be created so they could participate also. Seems Ohio, and several states wants to be sure they're represented at this support rally. <g> This is terrific!

OK -- here's the deal. For this to be a valid petition, I believe it would be best if people use their full names, and full addresses if possible.

You have my WORD that this information will NOT be posted anywhere on the Internet. It will only be given to the OPMC. If you do not want to give you full address, then just put your city and state.

I would also like to see you indicate the DATE & STATE that you were infected, which may be different then where you live now, such as in my case.

Please send this information to ME only privately and not to the NG board. Before I go to the support rally on Thursday for Dr. B I will report how many signatures I received.

OK -- ready ... set .... GO!  

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As Lyme Disease patients, or supporters of Lyme Disease patients, we, the undersigned, do hereby proclaim our support of Dr. ph Burrascano and while unable to attend the rally of November 9, 2000 held on his behalf, do state with our signatures, a solidarity with those in attendance.

As an experienced physician in the treatment of Lyme and other tick born disorders, Dr. Burrascano has led the way in developing new and more ethical treatment guidelines for these infectious diseases. Through his compassion and dedication he has been instrumental in alleviating the suffering of thousands of ill individuals who otherwise would have been left improperly diagnosed and insufficiently treated. His willingness to consider scientific evidence indicating persistence of infection and his clinical agility to adjust an inadequate and outdated standard of care to meet the needs of his patient population, affirm him as a physician of true integrity and capability. The current hearings for medical misconduct are wholly unfounded and are, we believe, nothing but an inappropriate attempt by the New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct to use its discretionary power to intrude upon the doctor/patient relationship and dictate medical care with regard to Lyme Disease. Sighting this as a clear abuse of the OPMC's authority, we, along with the support rally participants, do hereby demand the following considerations:

1. A legislative investigation of the OPMC into its regulatory practices regarding physicians who treat Lyme Disease and other tick borne disorders to ensure absense of medical bias, fair consideration of all relevant scientific evidence and impartiality of professional affiliates and expert testimony.

2. The inclusion of a public forum in any legislative investigation of the OPMC regulatory practices involving Lyme Disease physicians to allow for patient participation and an airing of their concerns.

3. A moratorium on investigations of Lyme Disease physicians by the OPMC until such time as absence of medical bias, fair consideration of all  relevant scientific evidence and impartiality of professional affiliates and expert testimony can be assured.

Lyme Disease is a complex illness and much is yet to be learned about this serious and debilitating infection. Dr. Burrascano's contributions to advancing the understanding of this devastating disease have been immeasurable and he has our utmost respect and appreciation.

Name

Address (or only city and state if you prefer)

AGE of children

Date & STATE infected