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Letter to the Editor NZ Herald 17 November 1997 Credibility Intimate knowledge of scientific research techniques and the
stern code of neutrality are hallmarks of true professionals. By declaring its support (Nov 15) for
John Read's findings about a link between sexual abuse and psychotic
disorders, Doctors for Sexual Abuse Care (DSAC) has again overstepped the
boundaries of professionalism. At issue was, and still is, the credibility of Read's findings.
While it suits DSAC's feminist agenda to give him bold and foolish support,
it is unhelpful to patients, science or public confidence. DSAC has seemingly allowed its bankrupt ideological obsession
with sexual abuse to repress its professionalism. Perhaps a dose of the counselling it
advocates would allow it to recover memories of long-forgotten professional
disciplines. The public is entitled to be sceptical of any new theories about
sexual abuse. All we ask is that genuine evidence be
provided. Simply put, show credible evidence or stop prattling. It is high time the Medical Council put DSAC under its
microscope and Auckland University demanded John Read's adherence to the
principles of science. G. Waugh Whenuapai |
