Doctors Organization Scales Back Proposal |
Posted by FoM on June 19, 2001 at 14:50:19 PT By Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer Source: Associated Press A proposal to endorse the limited use of medical marijuana for seriously ill patients was rejected at the American Medical Association's annual meeting. An AMA committee on Monday voted against the proposal and the groups's House of Delegates on Tuesday approved a revised policy that did not support medical marijuana use. Under the new policy, adopted without debate, the AMA endorses "the free and unfettered exchange of information on treatment alternatives." The previous policy simply endorsed additional research into its effectiveness and safety of medical marijuana use. The proposal to support some use of medical marijuana was put forth by the AMA's Council on Scientific Affairs. Dr. Melvin Sterling, a member of the council from Orange, Calif., told a committee Monday, "This report is about the relief of suffering; it's not about getting high." But others testified they were concerned that the AMA's endorsement would have led to more widespread use of medical marijuana than the proposal intended. Also Tuesday, the 547 delegates approved a resolution calling on the AMA to ask the Boy Scouts to reconsider its ban on homosexuals. But the measure deleted language that said the Scouts' ban on gays risks driving youngsters to suicide. The committee that heard the proposal cited a lack of scientific testimony in doing so. The AMA also, for the second year in a row, rejected a resolution asking it to endorse a moratorium on executions. Opponents called it a legal issue, not a medical one. The AMA did reaffirm its opposition to physicians participating in executions. Complete Title: Doctors Organization Scales Back Proposal on Medical Marijuana Source: Associated Press AMA Council Still Supports Medical Marijuana AMA Discusses Marijuana Medical Use Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help |
Comment #4 posted by FoM on June 19, 2001 at 16:26:35 PT |
I guess I didn't expect anything different that what they said. I am very happy that the VA is helping my husband but they do not want him taking any herbal suppplements not even Milk Thistle. The doctor said it could raise his liver enzymes and I thought oh my how will they ever learn that there is more to medicine then drugs. I'm glad you aren't a part of the AMA Dr. Russo but even if you were you would stand out for what is right. I know that. [ Post Comment ] |
Comment #3 posted by Ethan Russo, MD on June 19, 2001 at 15:49:06 PT:
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AMA president Woodward opposed and denounced the 1937 laws creating the tax on cannabis. AMA president Fishbein still recommended cannabis for menstrual migraine in 1942, a year after it was removed from the National Formulary. By the time I graduated from med school, the AMA was populated with attitudinal dinosaurs. I am proud to say that I have never been a member. Now you know why. [ Post Comment ] |
Comment #2 posted by The GCW on June 19, 2001 at 15:23:00 PT |
the AMA endorses "the free and unfettered exchange of information on treatment alternatives." Can we dis-endorse the AMA as quacks? If, quote: "A proposal to endorse the limited use of medical marijuana for seriously ill patients was rejected at the American Medical Association's annual meeting". Then do they so endorse caging humans for for the un-endorsed? Does it seem that this decission by doctors, is harmful to the people they ultimately wish to free of harm? Does the medical profession fail the citizen on this issue? [ Post Comment ] |
Comment #1 posted by Cuzn Buzz on June 19, 2001 at 15:21:09 PT |
What? We're supposed to be surprised by this? Not even a blip on the screen. These clowns (I apologize to any real clowns for this remark)know who butters their bread. When they dope your children with Ritalin, and hand out Oxycontin like party favors we know exactly whose pocket these guys are in. The pharmacutical manufacturers thank you. The rest of us curse you for the spineless ba$tard$ that you are. [ Post Comment ] |
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