State must help doctors in Lyme fight

Commentary: The Poughkeepsie Journal Editorial Board just published another opinion piece on the need for the NY State Senate to pass Lyme bill S5520B. This bill gives physicians the right to treat patients according to their best clinical judgement, using either of the two recognized guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.
“With precious time remaining, state senators must see the wisdom of joining their Assembly colleagues in helping those suffering from Lyme disease…In some cases, (patients) can’t even get help from their doctors.The situation is outrageous; it can be fixed”.

Click the following links for more information:

Bill S5520B-2013 – Authorizes long term antibiotic treatment for certain patients with Lyme disease / NYS Health Committee

To contact Chairman Kemp Hannon: write to The Capitol Room 420, Albany, NY 12247 /518-455-2200 / hannon@nysenate.gov

State must help doctors in Lyme fight, Poughkeepsie Journal