Saturday, November 22, 2008

Intimidation in the medical industry

CBC, Canada’s national public radio and television broadcaster, presents some of the best investigative reporting today. Intimidation by Pharmaceutical Companies uncovers disturbing reports by doctors who have been intimidated by pharmaceutical companies into keeping their discoveries of dangerous and lethal drug side effects quiet.

Intimidation is rampant in every area of medicine today, including cover-ups in the area of cosmetic surgery. Reports of complications related to certain procedures, techniques, and materials used in surgery are under-reported, if reported at all. The focus of this CBC podcast is on drugs, but this kind of intimidation is pervasive in every area of medicine today, especially where the most money is made. Click here to listen to the podcast.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

What keeps me going...

From: Brigid359 (Original Message) Sent: 10/29/2008 4:41 AM

Dear Lucille,

I came across your story for the first time just a few hours ago (at AwfulPlasticSurgery.com) and since then have been reading through your blog and various other pages connected to your story in a kind of frenzy of shock, frustration, fury, fear, outrage, and deep grief.

I find it astonishing that you've been able to document your journey so thoroughly, sensibly and compellingly considering the extent to which you must be suffering. You will never know just how many people you're helping by doing so but I hope the knowledge that you are helping others, most probably countless others, can be of some solace.

I wish with all my heart that I could remove your pain and suffering and return to you the life that was so cruelly and callously taken from you. Failing that, please know that your eloquence, dignity and astounding courage have touched me deeply and I'll never forget you or your ongoing battle for as long as I live. I'll be walking beside you in spirit as you continue your journey sending you strength, sympathy, and loving kindness all the way.

With admiration and deep respect,

Brigid McKenna