WASHINGTON, Aug. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The FLCCC Alliance
categorically disagrees with the recent decision by the American
Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) regarding the revocation of board
certifications of FLCCC Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Paul Marik, and FLCCC Alliance President
Emeritus Dr. Pierre Kory. We believe
this decision represents a dangerous shift away from the
foundational principles of medical discourse and scientific debate
that have historically been the bedrock of medical education
associations.
Since May 2022, when the ABIM
first issued a Notice of Potential Disciplinary Action, Drs. Marik
and Kory have tirelessly defended their positions, providing
substantial medical and scientific evidence to support their
recommendations for early COVID-19 treatment and their critiques of
vaccine risks. Despite presenting over 170 references in a detailed
60-page response submitted in January
2023, the ABIM has chosen to dismiss these robust scientific
contributions in favor of a narrow, "consensus-driven"
narrative.
"This fight is about more than just our right to speak—it's
about protecting the future of healthcare. When doctors are
silenced for questioning the prevailing narrative, we all lose,"
said Dr. Pierre Kory. "We must
ensure that medical decisions are guided by expertise and evidence,
not by fear of reprisal. Our commitment is to every physician's
freedom to practice medicine based on what they know is right."
"True progress in medicine depends on the free exchange of ideas
and the courage to challenge established norms," said Dr.
Paul Marik. "Without open scientific
debate, we risk losing the opportunity to discover better
treatments, such as proven repurposed drugs for new viruses, and to
provide the best patient care and save lives. It's essential that
we continue to discuss and debate all perspectives if we are to
uphold the integrity of our profession."
This is not just about the certifications of Drs. Marik and
Kory—this is a broader fight for the future of healthcare, where
physicians can practice medicine based on science and conscience,
without undue interference or fear of retribution. The decision by
the ABIM is not only an attack on the professional integrity of
these doctors but also a direct threat to the freedom of medical
practitioners around the world.
"The FLCCC Alliance firmly believes that the essence of medical
science lies in the open dialog and exchange of ideas and the
rigorous debate of differing perspectives," said President and
Chief Medical Officer FLCCC Alliance Dr. Joseph Varon. "However, the actions of the ABIM
reflect a troubling trend towards censoring any opinions that
challenge the status quo, thereby stifling innovation and
harming the doctor-patient relationship."
Collectively, we are evaluating options to challenge these
decisions and to ensure that the voices of Drs. Marik and Kory, and
indeed all healthcare professionals, are not silenced by those who
seek to suppress scientific dialog and debate. The FLCCC Alliance
remains steadfast in our mission to uphold the integrity of the
medical profession and to advocate for treatments that save
lives.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact
Lynne Kristensen at
press@flccc.net.
About the FLCCC Alliance
The FLCCC Alliance, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, was formed
in March 2020 by a group of highly published, world-renowned
critical care physicians and scholars with the academic support of
allied physicians worldwide. Known for its lifesaving protocols for
preventing and treating COVID-19 in all stages of illness,
including "long COVID" and post-vaccination syndrome, the FLCCC has
since broadened its scope with the development of various treatment
guides for several conditions and illnesses, including sepsis,
metabolic disease, cancer, and depression. The organization's
larger mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes
patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness via the
prevention of disease and the empowerment of both physicians and
their patients. For more information, visit flccc.net.
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