New York State Assembly Committee on Health Public Hearing Files L0167

New York State Assembly Committee on Health Public Hearing Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

Among the records in this series are documents from a November 27, 2001 public hearing on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. That hearing addressed the long-term use of intravenous antibiotic treatment in cases of chronic Lyme disease. Several physicians were under investigation for administering this treatment. Records include written testimony from medical professionals, including supporting medical literature; and correspondence from individuals recounting their experience seeking treatment for symptoms that some physicians linked to chronic Lyme disease.

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Committee on Health

Title:

New York State Assembly Committee on Health public hearing files

Quantity:

2.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1978-2001

Series Number:

L0167

Arrangement

L0167-02: Arranged by witness or correspondent, in no particular order.

Scope and Content Note

L0167-02: This accretion documents a November 27, 2001 public hearing devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. The hearing addressed an ongoing controversy in the medical community concerning the use of long-term intravenous antibiotic treatment on patients diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease. Several physicians administering this regimen were under investigation and facing possible suspension by the Department of Health's Office of Professional Medical Conduct for employing costly, unnecessary, and even dangerous forms of treatment. Health insurance providers in many cases refused to pay claims submitted for long-term antibiotic treatment.

L0167-02: Records in the accretion include written testimony submitted by medical professionals, including supporting medical literature and documentation; and correspondence submitted by numerous individuals recounting their experiences seeking treatment for symptoms that some physicians linked to chronic Lyme disease.