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Child sex
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The wisdom of
Gordon Waugh - Index |
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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 |
