PARALLEL TRACK ACCESS: HOW YOU CAN HELP

Patients and physicians who want to have input into the definition of the parallel track should write to Dr. Mason at the address below, as soon as possible. It is especially important to let him and the advisory committee know the specifics of your or your patients' situations, so that when the rules are developed they can take your situation into account. We suggest that letters be typed or printed, and be kept short if possible. Tell about your experience in using treatments, attempting to get treatments, or seeking, applying for, or participating in clinical trials.

WARNING -- Dr. Mason's office may not be able to keep these letters confidential; they may become public information. IF YOU MUST KEEP YOUR HEALTH STATUS CONFIDENTIAL, THEN WRITE ANONYMOUSLY, AND DO NOT INCLUDE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION.

If possible, send a copy of your letter to the Treatment and Data Committee of ACT UP/New York; address it to: Jim Eigo, P. O. Box 492, New York, NY 10009. It would also help if you would send a copy to AIDS TREATMENT NEWS .

The address for Dr. Mason is:


The Hon. James O. Mason, M. D.
Assistant Secretary for Health
716-G Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201