Martin J. Furman - Quack !

It was not necessary for me to mention the name of my brother

    Ray's psychiatrist in my earlier letter on the Providence Journal

    editorial today ( July 29 ) - " Dangerous Insanity ".

        Having observed  Ray's " treatment " for over a year now, I have

    concluded that it is nothing less than criminally negligent. For the

    record the name of his psychiatrist is Martin J. Furman on the staff

    of Butler Hospital in Providence ( phone -455-6200 ).

        Furman never really " sees"  Ray at all. He just " monitors " his

    lithium medication. He does not even care to notice ray's PHYSICAL

    deterioration. He has not once referred him for a general health

    examination. That is none of his business, is it ? He offers no hope

    or guidance to Ray's family. He just reminds Ray to pay cash for his

    monthly visits. He tells Ray he is in big trouble if he has another

    crack up. No more insurance coverage for Butler.

         Dr. Furman told Ray just how horrible are the state institutions.

       Ray is not sane enough to drown himself, I guess !