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A reply from the Editor - Neuro
this is the reply I received from the Editor of the Article from The Neurologist...I did not use any names or group names when I sent in my email to them regarding this article. I wanted to let them know my concerns..
My name is Karl Durst and I am the publisher for The Neurologist. Your e-mail was forwarded to me from our customer service department.
I’m sorry that you and your group do not agree with the article authored by Dr. Rolak and Dr. Fleming, entitled “The Differential Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis,” from our March 2007 issue. However, the article in question is directed to a medical audience, not a lay audience. I can assure you that the article was reviewed by a senior MS expert and was recommended for publication. Once an article is published it cannot be revised. If you or your colleagues wish to write a letter to the Editor expressing your thoughts, the Editor will consider the publication merits of the letter.
My name is Karl Durst and I am the publisher for The Neurologist. Your e-mail was forwarded to me from our customer service department.
I’m sorry that you and your group do not agree with the article authored by Dr. Rolak and Dr. Fleming, entitled “The Differential Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis,” from our March 2007 issue. However, the article in question is directed to a medical audience, not a lay audience. I can assure you that the article was reviewed by a senior MS expert and was recommended for publication. Once an article is published it cannot be revised. If you or your colleagues wish to write a letter to the Editor expressing your thoughts, the Editor will consider the publication merits of the letter.
Did I hear them just BEG Quix to write them a letter to their editor?
That's what it sounded like to me, but I'm not wearing my hearing aids today. What did it sound like to anyone else?
Zilla*
That's what it sounded like to me, but I'm not wearing my hearing aids today. What did it sound like to anyone else?
Zilla*
You know, I was once told that I was an "expert" in reading subliminal messages, and you are so right, Zilla! I can hear them begging her to write them as well!
Then again, a "low-life, unknowledgeable, LAY PERSON" such as myself couldn't possibly know such things are are sooooooooo over my head! :)
(My GOD how arrogant can these people possibly be?)
Tammy
Then again, a "low-life, unknowledgeable, LAY PERSON" such as myself couldn't possibly know such things are are sooooooooo over my head! :)
(My GOD how arrogant can these people possibly be?)
Tammy
Pushing up those buttons . . .
I'll double dare!
sl - proud member of the educated and aware LAY Audience
I'll double dare!
sl - proud member of the educated and aware LAY Audience
What do I hear? I hear arrogance.
I can't quite label it as Us vs. Them though, as Quix is an Us AND a Them!
And I am ever-so-grateful that she is!
I do hope she will give this consideration.
Suzanne
I can't quite label it as Us vs. Them though, as Quix is an Us AND a Them!
And I am ever-so-grateful that she is!
I do hope she will give this consideration.
Suzanne
Does Karl Durst have a medical background?...or is he a "lay" person.
Maybe I am misunderstanding his letter...maybe we all are...being juat a lay audience.
If she desires perhaps Quix will put her PROFESSIONAL spin on it.
Didnt' she announce another wennie roast? Looks like it's going to be a big one!
Wanna
Maybe I am misunderstanding his letter...maybe we all are...being juat a lay audience.
If she desires perhaps Quix will put her PROFESSIONAL spin on it.
Didnt' she announce another wennie roast? Looks like it's going to be a big one!
Wanna
can i come to the weinie roast CAN I HUH HUH CAN I CAN I....lol......that arragant SOB....sick um quix...have a good day every one...deb
Maybe it should be written by the group, signed by Quix. It seems we all have so much to say...
I've certainly written enough letters to doctors in my day. AND editors, for that matter.
Condescending twit. He's really getting everyone's dander fluffed, isn't he?
Z*
I've certainly written enough letters to doctors in my day. AND editors, for that matter.
Condescending twit. He's really getting everyone's dander fluffed, isn't he?
Z*
Was online looking at that pub company, Wolters Kluwer. Would be interested to know if the Dr's themselves reviewed the final write-up prior to publishing.
In any event, this Karl, being a publisher, just intercepted and responded to your letter. And he's just the 1st layer and he should be ashamed at his response
In any event, this Karl, being a publisher, just intercepted and responded to your letter. And he's just the 1st layer and he should be ashamed at his response
Here's a good chuckle, with all due respect to anyone named Karl Durst.
I did a google search, and here is one of the sites:
"Karl Durst marks the seed bed lines. Karl has been a farmer all of his life. He manages Santa's Forest with pure West Virginia pride. "
I needed a good laugh today!
Suzanne
I did a google search, and here is one of the sites:
"Karl Durst marks the seed bed lines. Karl has been a farmer all of his life. He manages Santa's Forest with pure West Virginia pride. "
I needed a good laugh today!
Suzanne
Okay, so it sounds like everyone wants me to write the rebuttal that I really do want to write. It will take some energy and time, but maybe this Piece O'Sh*t article does need to have a Counterpoint to it. It fosters one of the most dangerous of all attitudes, "If you don't know what the patient is suffering from, blame their symptoms on them and send them away, humiliated. Then you never have to see them again and be reminded of what you don't know."
Y'all want me to write this?
Quix
Y'all want me to write this?
Quix
yes i think you sure do if you would...i think that is outrageous....i do understand that it has to wear you thin doing all that you do ..but i really think you are the one that should do it...i hope im making sense...take care and thanks ....deb
Aye, but maybe on a good day, when you really feel up to it, and everyone isn't nipping at your heels...if that ever really happens.
Wanna
Wanna
If your up to it...I can help if you would like. I have kept the email link as well.
See how you feel, I don't want to see you tire yourself for them to just throw it away...you know what I mean....
andie
See how you feel, I don't want to see you tire yourself for them to just throw it away...you know what I mean....
andie
'Kay, who wants to work on it with me? "Zilla, anyone else? Just submit your particular problems with the article either to me by PM or let's do it here on this thread wo everyone can chime in with their peeves and critiques.
Just remember the definition of a "camel" is : A horse assembled by a committee.
I'll start putting my noodle to it. I'm in a fighting mood anyway.
Quix
Just remember the definition of a "camel" is : A horse assembled by a committee.
I'll start putting my noodle to it. I'm in a fighting mood anyway.
Quix
YES, YES, YES, YES, YES.....Is that enough yes'? You betcha, write the article...
You now have a mission, go for it girl.....Represent US LAYPEOPLE.
Heather
You now have a mission, go for it girl.....Represent US LAYPEOPLE.
Heather
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