Editor's note: One must read "Reign of Error: Psychiatry, Authority and Law" by Lee Coleman, M.D., to truly understand the meaning behind the New Mexico Senate legislation. The Senators were correct and prudent in their legislation...right on the mark. Lucius Verenus, Schoolmaster, ProbateSharks.com
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I think the New Mexico legislation is absolutely appropriate after reading the testimony of Dr. Shaw and some of the other psychologists that are found on the 18th Floor of the Daley Center testifying that x or Y is incompetent.
It would be a giant step forward in fighting the new War on the Elderly that is being waged by our miscreants and their allies at the IARDC.
Ken Ditkowsky
New Mexico
Psychologists and psychiatrists were nearly legally required to dress up as wizards when testifying in court.
In 1995, the state Senate unanimously passed a bill to require psychologists and psychiatrists to wear wizards outfits and wave a wand when testifying in court because the senators were annoyed with how often their "expert" testimony was relied upon. The bailiff would also be required to dim the lights and ring a gong. The bill didn't end up passing the state House.
Baywolf: Shark, you have really gone off the deep end, vilifying such a preeminent physician as Dr. Shaw. An attack on the therapeutic community is an attack on all of us who depend on our weekly visits to our psychiatrists. And who is this Lee Coleman? What gives Ditkowsky the right to attack a noted physician? Shark, rot in hell! Baywolf angry!!!!
ReplyDeleteProbateShark: Dear Baywolf, Thank you for your email concerning the post, “Too Funny”. I have never met Dr. Shaw and therefor cannot make any determination as to his credibility. I would suggest that you address your comments and remarks to Atty. Ditkowsky at Ditkowsky Law. Please read Dr. Coleman’s book and make your own determination.
As far at the therapeutic community goes, I would present this example at a Chicago group home. The consulting psychiatrist at a group home for disturbed pre-adolescent and adolescent girls presented a syllabus outline to assist the girls in reaching a more approachable relationship with their parents. The social workers had the girls sit in a circle and plan to kill their parents. It worked beyond the therapist’s wildest dreams. One of the girls murdered her parents in Skokie by beating them to death with a claw hammer. So much for the plan...and the Illinois Dept. Of Corrections is now handling the “therapy”. Baywolf as always, your ProbateShark welcomes your comments. Lucius Verenus, Schoolmaster, ProbateSharks.com
Baywolf: Shark, what kind of crap are you trying to feed your readers? An educated psychiatrist making up a plan to kill people? Social workers going along with it? You make up a fairytale and expect us to believe it? You know what you can do with your nutty blog! Baywolf
ReplyDeleteProbateShark: Dear Baywolf, The murdered couple were Ben and Sybil Gibbons of Skokie. The murder trial was covered in all the Chicago newspapers and TV in the 80's. The daughter, Jackie Gibbons is presently incarcerated along with one of her accomplices. Another accomplice was executed in “Old Sparky”. Your ProbateShark interviewed several of the children who were in “the circle of girls”at the Jewish group home. Baywolf, if you are interested, the trial transcripts are public record. As always, this Shark welcomes Baywolf’s comments. Lucius Verenus, Schoolmaster, ProbateSharks.com
Just to add in my 2 cents. Dr. Shaw was also the one who stood on the porch of a certain Ms. LV on a Friday. She told him to get the heck off her porch, she knew who he was and what he was up to, she had researched it, and she didn't need the OPG in her life or money. Result? Dr. Shaw wrote her up as "delusional, schizophrenic and paranoid" and guardianized her the next Monday. Forget about 14 days advance notice of time, date and place of hearing. Forget about service of process 14 days in advance. This was a done deal. In about 8 years a woman with a paid up bungalow in chicago, a sizeable bank account (over $100k) and a paid up car was broke due to probate fees. She got less than the attorneys to live off of. True story. Without the OPG she would be just fine today.
ReplyDeleteAnd to get back to the Sykes story. 2 psychiatrists, including Dr. Shaw declared Mary incompetent without an exam, as required by law. In 2009 Dr. Shaw said she was incompetent having never have seen her. Gloria, to her credit made fun of him constantly for that. So in 2012 he finally met with her for the first time and opined she was incompetent in 2009 AND 2008.
ReplyDeleteGive this man a wizard's wand from Harry Potter. If you have clout and need a prediction that is about 99% bullsh**, pay this man and you will have it. Quack, quack
Baywolf: Alright Shark, I did look at the Trib microfilms at the library but it didn’t say anything about this Dr. Exxxx (name deleted) and a circle of girls. I still think this is a bunch of bull shit and cannot believe that a noted psychiatrist would do anything that stupid. And you specifically mention a Jewish group home and that makes me suspect that you are antisemitic. I don’t even want to continue this discussion...end...finis...
ReplyDeleteProbateShark: Dear Baywolf, the group home girls were sequestered and isolated and were never allowed to be interviewed by the Skokie Police. Many requests were entered but it was all squelched. The group home “managers” had a lot of clout. Could you imagine the malpractice law suits that would be entered against Dr. Exxxx (name deleted) and the owners of the group home? Millions and millions! Dr. Exxxxx (name deleted) is still living and practicing medicine and this Shark is sure he has regretted his prescription of therapy. Your ProbateShark is very liberal minded and resents your implication that he is “antisemitic”. Indeed this Shark is proud to be considered “anti-semantic” Lucius Verenus, Schoolmaster, ProbateSharks.com
Baywolf: JoAnne, this story about Ms. LV cannot be true! When was the last time you heard of a doctor making a house call??? Dr. Shaw actually made a house call to shrink Ms. LV? My shrink won’t move from behind his desk. Incredible. Baywolf puzzled
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ReplyDeleteAnonymous: As a health care professional, I also have doubts about certain doctors declaring people incompetent in guardianship proceedings. I had received a report that said doctor declared a competent man incompetent; this man was subsequently guardianized and his estate was depleted with guardian fees and legal fees.
ReplyDeleteHaving been asked by family members, I performed an assessment on this kind gentleman in his home.
This gentleman was keeping sunrise/sunset charts, keeping stats of Bulls' and Cubs' games, was reading the newspaper, made himself lunch, and offered me lunch as well... Of most concern was when he said to me: "the guardian is taking all my money...how can they take my money--I worked all my life for my money...". As he looked into my eyes, I couldn't lie... I said, "I know..and they are taking other people's money as well. I'm going to see if I can help you.. ."
At the request of the family, I wrote a thorough report of this gentleman's needs and abilities (mental and physical), signed my name and all my credentials, and also recommended that the family obtain another opinion on this gentleman's mental status.
Not surprisingly, the family member's lawyer refused to submit my health assessment into the record, and another medical opinion was never obtained.
Some doctors belong in orange jump suits and chains, along with the attorneys and guardians who deplete competent persons' estates.. Anonymous