Santo Domingo,.- The Ministry of Public Health carried out a “technical visit” of supervision to the office ‘Transforming Autism‘ in charge of doctor José Ernesto Fadul, located in the province of Santiago, the organization reported today.
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However, the institution activated the supervision protocol that it carries out as the governing body of the health system to the service providers, with the aim of verifying compliance with current regulations and protocols, after some journalistic reports published in some media outlets. During the process, aspects related to infrastructure, human resources, equipment, documentation, care processes, as well as hygiene and safety conditions were evaluated. Currently, the technical staff is in the verification and analysis phase of the findings raised, in order to complete the corresponding report in accordance with established procedures. The Ministry reported that, guided by the principles of transparency and free access to information, it will make public the findings of this supervision once the technical process is completed and in compliance with its functions of inspection, surveillance, and health control as established by the General Health Law and other applicable regulations. She also recalled that it has an official protocol for the care of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, which must be applied by any health service provider that offers care to patients within the spectrum, in compliance with national health regulations. The journalist Nuria Piera recently questioned statements by Fadul, who has publicly stated that he can “cure” autism, which is why he is administering medication to patients. Piera stated that the discussion does not revolve around reputations or conspiracy theories, but rather scientific evidence, transparency, and the protection of minors. The communicator indicated that, after prior research, specialists – including pediatricians and psychiatrists in the United States – warned about the increase in patients visiting the doctor’s office. According to her explanation, the core of the complaint lies in the lack of published studies supporting the claims of a cure.
