http://exhibits.library.stonybrook.edu/mfp/files/original/d4c4f61ae48edbd14dace71b66be29fd.pdf 62a1f46cb61ec54966645e9fa679a15a PDF Text Text January 4, 1971 Dr. C. Stefania Eginition University Hospital Vassilissis Sophias Athens, Greece 74 Dear Costas, Since we have finally received the agreements that make the study in Athens feasible, we have examined the protocol and I am now writing to propose a plan of study. As we reviewed the records we became impressed with a number of issues: the population sample and its characterization, for each subject of the total tests and records to be obtained sample; the earlier records and their the data, and examination for comparisons; the problem of controls; and staffing — and all these before the actual detailed a timetable examinations of the definitive sample are undertaken. Also there are availability administrative problems, as to the funds, our visits to Athens, housing and subsistence ~ but these will depend on how the project some unfolds. Population sample. we are impressed that the description of the total sample is most important to any conclusions that may be drawn. we envision a sample of chronic hashish users, some of whom have records from earlier studies. Since a small sample will be studied intensively, it is advisable to provide as full a medical, psychological and social picture of each subject, and of the total sample from which our test sample is drawn. view the sample and study in two phases ~ a global overview and a detailed examination of the snail sample. Is it feasible to do this sequentially with a few months hiatus or must we complete the examination of each subject as we get him? we provide a basis for the data collection we have made up some outlines of our suggestions of the data we would like to obtain for every subject. With regard to the psychological tests, we have tried to find tests that have been validated in Greece but have been unable to do so. Do you have any suggestions? To �Dr. Stefania January 4, 1971 ~2- With regard to the neurological survey, it would be important that this be a detailed survey. We believe we should make up an examination outline that would include all the tests indicative of organic brain disease and of peripheral neuropathy, similar to the problems one would anticipate in patients with chronic alcoholism. we are unclear whether the tests used in Athens are derived from the German/English literature or the French. Could you supply us with outline of the neurological examination in use in your hospital? Early records. We are aware that Professor Miras has extensive records of hashish users examined in the past. To what extent will the present sample be derived from that earlier population? Are we to make any effort to trace that earlier population, and what study, an if any, should be focussed on this earlier data? Controls. The value of our study hinges on the population from which we select our test subjects and on the adequacy of our controls. If we so decide, shall we have the Opportunity to use siblings or relatives of index cases or other as controls? Timetable and staffing. My schedule is such as to preclude any activity in Europe until early March. We would like to plan the various steps of Phase I now, anticipating the period March 15 to May 15, as the period for the initial sampling. we would use the data of that sample to plan the second, detailed examinations, looking forward to doing these studies during the period of June 1 - September 30. For staffing we would propose that I join you in early March for such planning as may be required. I will be accompanied by either Dr. Feldstein or Dr. Dornbush who will provide for the psychological aspects of the study. During the first phase (interviewing the sample) one of our staff will participate. we will ask you to provide the remainder of the staff. Particularly we believe the social worker-administrator and a bilingual interviewer should be appointed population and perhaps provided by Dr. Miras. make the initial lists soon to identify the or surveys from data We have a special staffing need, that of a cultural anthropologist, one who knows Greek history and culture, to assist us in characterizing the sample. It would be ideal to have someone who has been trained in both countries. We have not been able to find such here, and would ask that you inquire at the University. �use... .,.<...........‘W,,._ r, ‘_.m..r..-ryw—<u.un:.-wf » r$"’u.v~Vw—5v-'r.:‘a. ,. Dr. Stefanie I am ”we“. ,4." . r -, n1; » ‘ “er ~ ; n» —>vd-'I">'«smarn‘ .v -3~ ‘ es .7” -<Iw.-» » .. m,"r;—w‘"xvn ' *—-~ ., - . w-- w-- January 4, 1971 enclosing our suggested outlines, timetable end proposed staff arrangements. These working documents are suggestions to be revised by you. The timetable is an optimistic one, dependent completely on your staff work. Wbuld you revise this to make it more realistic? best regards interesting venture. My and best wishes for the success of this Sincerely yours, Mex Fink, M.D. .Executive Director Mrzkt ~' A �PROPOSED SCHEDULE January-February Planning, identification of population sample Staff appointment March 5~15 First work sessions in Athens Pilot interviews Checking Interview instruments Reviewing the March 304May 15 early Miran data Population Interviews: Goal 100 subjects. Psychological, social medical data May 15-30 Planning Second Sample Data Analysis Sample June 1-Sept. 20 identification Definitive sample survey neurological, October EEG, Data evaluation - drug samples � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence to: Stefanis, C. 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