I have been reading Medical Ethics regularly. I find the issues tackled are topical. We should continue the newsletter at all cost.

I was particularly impressed by the guidelines for hysterectomy in mentally handicapped women (Medical Ethics, May-July, 1994). They are practical and positive with sufficient safeguards against misuse of the operation.

I have some suggestions for the dissemination of the issues discussed in the journal:

1. It should be sent gratis to all Chief Justices, State Medical Councils, leading advocates and leading, conscientious practitioners for at least a year. It may be worth sending it to some groups on a long term-basis.
2. Advocacy appears to be proving increasingly effective in development. There are a number of groups on the lookout for causes. Could we sensitise such groups to issues in medical ethics?

We shall have to raise funds for these purposes but that should not prove a major hurdle.