I am a little late with this letter to the editor, but nevertheless, it needs to be said.
I am writing in defense of Dr. Guito C. Winfield, who was accused of malpractice by the Washington Medical Commission.
He was accused of improperly prescribing Ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19. Ivermectin has been used, with success, for some time to combat COVID-19. It is not produced by “Big Pharma.” They don’t make money on it; therefore, it is not approved. Big Pharma makes billions producing drugs for symptoms — not cures.
Almost all doctors prescribe drugs produced by Big Pharma. If a doctor deviates from this procedure, he or she is in trouble. For example, I’ve read that cancer cures are available in other countries, but not here — no money in it.
Inexpensive Ivermectin has been used since the early onset of COVID-19 and with great success. Dr. Winfield knew that this was probably the only thing for his patients and prescribed it. I have taken this drug twice for COVID-19, and all symptoms were gone in three or four days. Shots will only lessen the severity of COVID-19 symptoms.
Most likely, Ivermectin or its cousin, hydroxychloroquine, will stop it. Neither is available by prescription. I have my own supply of Ivermectin and would not be without it. It is obvious to me that the Washington Medical Commission jumped the gun on this one.
Dr. Winfield, through his wisdom and knowledge, prescribed the very thing that would help his patient, if given in time. He should be highly commended for what he did, not punished for it. If he is reinstated, I would surely want him for my doctor.
James Stafford
Adna
