Report of torture must be probed

WE ARE outraged by the International Committee of the Red Cross report about torture inflicted on detainees held at Guantanamo, and especially with the finding of complicity and involvement by US medical personnel, including physicians.

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As physicans who care for survivors of torture on a daily basis, we see the direct and horrific psychological and physical sequelae of torture on individuals. We also see the destruction of trust that occurs with our patients when physicians have been involved in their torture.

We demand a full investigation of this report, and prosecution of all people involved in planning and carrying out acts of torture, including medical personnel. Torture cannot be tolerated, nor can physicians who violate international humanitarian law be allowed to practice medicine.

SONDRA CROSBY, MD
MICHAEL A. GRODIN, MD
Boston Center for Refugee
Health and Human Rights
Boston Medical Center
Boston