Didn't "Dr." Frist also state on national televison that AIDS could be spread by tears and sweat? No doubt Dubya would like to reward him with a Freedom Medal for such astute observations.

Welcome to democrats.com Dr. Wade and thank you for bringing this to the attention of both the DC and Tenn. Medical Boards.

After seeing Dr. Frist on the floor of the Senate giving his diagnosis of Shiavo from a video tape I was shocked at his arrogance and the obvious way that he let his oath as a physician be used to make political points with his base.

Medicine and politics don't mix, Dr. Frist, pick one and which ever one it is try to be better at it.

Proud member of the reality based community.

The worse thing about Dr. Senator Frist's actions is that his statements are misleading to the general population which accepts his opinion as true because he is a well-respected physician. I think that he committed national malpractice by his Terri Schiavo statements. His actions were worse than those of the "professional expert witnesses" in a malpractice case because first of all he didn't even pretend do any case study other than watching the video and second he denied his statements when he was proven wrong by the autopsy. It is just fortunate for him that no one was killed or injured physically during this affair. When you are a physician and are claiming to be an expert based on your medical degree, you have a responsibility to the general population not to disseminate falsehoods. Dr. Frist's quest for power in this case ignoring all of the testimony of real practicing physicians who had examined Terri Schiavo make his actions even more reprehensible. We physicians have a responsibility to educate and inform the public not to grandstand. Senator Frist should stick to comments about politics from now on and leave medicine to those who practice it. I am writing a letter to the medical board in Tennessee. It will be interesting to see the response. I am sure that this will be a first for them as it would be for most states. However, I think that Senator Frist's actions do harm to our profession. Most of us have worked too long and too hard to see him politicize reality.

He is a Republican! Republican will never change but I can change Cleo's script to meet other Republican scandals.

The worse thing about George Bush’s actions is that his statements are misleading to the general population which accepts his opinion as true because he is a well-respected world leader. I think that he committed national malpractice by his Saddam tied to Al Qaeda statements. His actions were worse than those of the "professional expert witnesses" in a this case because first of all he didn't even pretend do any case study and second he denied his statements when he was proven wrong by then he changed the story. It is just unfortunate for him that people were killed and injured physically during this affair. When you are a President and are claiming to be an expert based on your intelligence community, you have a responsibility to the general population not to disseminate falsehoods. George Bush’s quest for power in this case ignoring all of the testimony of real practicing intelligence officers who had examined Saddams weapons make his actions even more reprehensible. The President should have a responsibility to educate and inform the public not to grandstand. George Bush should stick to comments about NOT invading other countries from now on and leave the “intelligence”to those who practice it. I am writing a letter to the democrats board in the internet. It will be interesting to see the response. However, I think that President Bush’s actions do harm to our country. Most of us have worked too long and too hard to see him politicize reality.

Sorry, I just read that post and I immediately related George Bush to it!

"They want the federal government controlling Social Security

- George W. Bush in a debate in St. Charles, Mo., Nov. 2, 2000

How come you can see the pattern of the lies and the truth that is being concealed while our so called investigative reporters only care about investigating and regurgitating the same news over and over again about Michael Jackson and Natalie and Lacy and Shasta? Don't get me wrong, I can only imagine the pain that the relatives feel over the loss of their loved ones and wonder at the strangeness of Neverland, but this is not the news that we need now.I watched a powerpoint that my sixteen year old nephew made about current affairs. He sees the real news and truth and is not distracted by the smokescreens and sad dramas of human life. What has happened here? It goes beyond Dr. Senator Frist or whatever we call him and his recreation of truth to serve his master. Lies and deception are everywhere. Why don't we get an answer to our petition about Downing Street? Why do we have to look like the most arrogant and stupid country in the world when we go to Scotland and insist that we can't let the state of the planet destroy our economy. What will an economy be when the oceans start overtaking the land and the horrors begin? Everyone in the Bush Administration is so worried about the here and now and the value of their assets that they give no thought to the future of the planet and the people who live here. How did we go so far off course? If we don't do something soon to reset our course, we will be lost in a world without our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of any happiness. We need to have our votes counted, our social security system kept intact,and refind our place in the community of world nations. The implosion of the WTC's will be nothing compared to the implosion of our country.

They sent me a letter similar to the one mentioned on rawstory.com above. The investigation is initiated. I'll let you know as I hear more.

Jeff Wade MD

I just received a letter stating they won't be investigating due to Frist's constitutional immunity as a Senator from legal liability for his actions on the Senate floor. I'm sure this still will get passed on to him and hopefully rattle him a little. It might even make him think twice before prostituting his medical degree for political gain in the future. Mine was the second complaint so far to the DC board. These should also be on public record as medical board complaints to be used against him later, if need be.

Still awaiting a decision from the TN board, but the fact that they didn't refuse to investigate due to constitutional immunity might be a good sign. They may either not know about the immunity clause or not consider it germane. We'll see...

Jeff Wade MD

I am familiar with the legal principles of the actions you write of. Have done this and it is not simple nor impossible. And one of the reasons for for the statute to apply is in areas of "deception or deceptive activities". If I had this smooth faced con man on the stand for 15 min. I'd have him takin' the 5th. I'm no lawyer, but I'll tell him how to do it. Is there a doctor/ lawyer in the house????

However this complaint will be in the files of both medical boards and a search with them will show that complaints were filed. This will be potentially helpful to tarnish him a little if needed during an upcoming election.

I'd also like to think this rattled Frist & may help prevent him from prostituting his degree for political ends in the future. For all I know, this factored into his decision to oppose Bush on stem cells...

Jeff Wade MD