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Arts van 76 blijkt anabolendealer
De arts van de University of Washington is door de mand gevallen als dopingdealer. De 76-jarige William Scheyer zou honderden keren
anabolen, verdovende middelen, slaapmiddelen, stimulerende middelen en tranquilizers hebben voorgeschreven aan sporters van de universiteit. Dat
zeggen opsporingsambtenaren van de staat Washington.
Scheyer gaf de verboden middelen in enveloppen aan de trainers. Die gaven de middelen weer aan de sporters. Op de enveloppen had Scheyer
geschreven hoe de sporters ze moesten gebruiken. Als de atleten op kamp gingen, kregen ze een extra grote voorraad mee. Het ging onder meer
om androgel, ritalin en benzodiazepines. De benzodiazepines waren bedoeld voor de Ritalingebruikers, die ze nodig hadden om te slapen.
Scheyer bestelde de middelen bij twee apotheken. Hij betaalde zelf, en zorgde er zo voor dat de namen van de sporters uit de registratie van de
leveranciers bleven. Daarom kregen de sporters ook geen potjes of doosjes met hun naam erop, en doken hun namen evenmin op in de administratie
van de arts.
Scheyer ontkent de aantijgingen. De opspoorders zouden in de war zijn met medicijnen die hijzelf voor zijn botontkalking gebruikte.
1. Beth Silver, Craig Hill.
State alleges UW steroid abuse.
The News Tribune, 17-10-2003.
2. Prescitpion-drug scandal ensnares athletic program.
The Olympian, 18-10-2003.
Physician at center of UW athletics drug case reaches accord with state
September 30, 2004
By ANGELO BRUSCAS
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER
Former University of Washington volunteer team doctor William Scheyer,
accused of improperly dispensing drugs to athletes, has reached a
settlement with the state Department of Health in which the 76-year-old
Kirkland physician agrees never to practice medicine again.
A statement issued by Scheyer's representatives, however, said the
longtime doctor associated with UW athletics was making "no admission of
guilt or wrongdoing."
David Martin, Scheyer's attorney, said his client consented to the
agreement "to avoid the expense and distraction of further hearings and
testimony in the matter."
State health authorities had suspended Scheyer's license based on
allegations of improperly providing thousands of prescription drugs,
including narcotics and tranquillizers, to athletes without complete or
necessary examinations or documentation.
In the settlement with the Medical Quality Assurance Commission of the
DOH, Scheyer must permanently surrender his license to practice medicine
and surgery in the state of Washington and will agree not to petition for
renewal of his license in the future. The commission regulates physicians
and physician assistants in Washington.
According to the statement of charges, Scheyer dispensed controlled
substances to members of the UW softball team as well as to an athletic
trainer for the USA Softball (the U.S. Olympic team) and other athletes.
The allegations include dispensing sedatives, anti-inflammatory drugs,
stimulants, anabolic steroids, legend drugs and other controlled
substances while acting in his capacity as Huskies team physician. The
investigation revealed that Scheyer often distributed the drugs with
little or no medical evaluation, and kept almost no medical records for
the athletes, according to a DOH report.
A detailed investigation found Scheyer also delivered prescription drugs
to athletes and team trainers in unmarked white envelopes, and often
prepared a supply especially for road trips. The allegations included
supplying a variety of drugs to team trainers hired by or associated with
the University of Washington. The trainers would dispense the drugs as
they deemed appropriate, according to the DOH report.
In a statement yesterday, Martin made no mention of the detailed charges,
many of which were outlined in a special UW internal investigation
released earlier this year.
"Dr. Scheyer felt that at his age, retirement was an appropriate step,"
Martin said. "Bill has spent nearly 50 years serving his community as a
sports medicine practice physician, and deserves to enjoy his retirement
with his wife and family."
Scheyer's work at the UW remains under investigation by federal
authorities. Martin's statement said Scheyer "continues to cooperate fully
with the U.S. Attorney's Office."
In addition to his volunteer work with UW athletics, Scheyer previously
had a sports medicine practice in Kirkland.
The investigation began with a complaint against pharmacist Edward
Matsuwaka, who was filling prescriptions in the name of a UW softball
player. The state Board of Pharmacy also took action against Matsuwaka,
charging him with unprofessional conduct.
As a result of the investigation, the UW ended its relationship with
Scheyer last September. Records show earlier attempts to end his
association with UW athletes were overruled by former athletic director
Barbara Hedges and softball coach Teresa Wilson. The fallout of the
Scheyer investigation forced Hedges to retire early after she removed
Wilson as coach for her affiliation with Scheyer. Wilson filed a federal
sex discrimination lawsuit against the university in April.
Scheyer, who declined a request for an interview, issued a statement in
which he said he will "now focus on finding new ways to give of myself."
"Volunteering and involvement with young people have always been my
greatest joys but it is time for me to slow down," Scheyer said.
The UW Medical School now handles sports medicine for all UW teams.
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