Posted by 49er on October 30, 2010, at 9:27:10
In reply to Re: Depression HURTS » 49er, posted by SLS on October 30, 2010, at 8:50:04
<<Yes. I'm sure that Dr. Stahl, being a trained medical doctor, embraces the idea that, invariably, all pain is caused by depression. NOT.>>
Just because someone is a trained medical doctor doesn't mean they don't have biases. This is true of non psychiatrists also.
<< I invite you to read the literature you refer to. The word "depression" appears nowhere in the text. It is unfortunate that the mentally ill should not be treated seriously when they have physical complaints. This might be the result of depressed patients presenting with pain but without any other organic condition to be found. Instead of recognizing that pain could be a symptom of depression, they are sent home without a diagnosis and without treatment. I believe this is precisely what Dr. Stahl would like to see remedied. That's all.>>Fair point.
Regarding Dr. Stahl and drug companies, click on this link:
http://www.cspinet.org/cgi-bin/integrity.cgi
That is not cherry picked as those are cold hard facts.
He is connected to several drugs companies financially.
No, that doesn't mean that someone is necessarily dishonest but I think it is fair to point out when evaluating someone's work if they have a financial conflict.
That is no different from the folks on this board who rightfully pointed out that one of the critics of the Star D study also had a financial conflict. Just like their remarks weren't disparaging, either are mine.
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