Chief Medical Officer Report 2002

In 2002 the CFS/ME Working Group submitted its report to the UK government's then Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, titled A report of the CFS/ME Working Group. Sir Liam asked the working group to submit recommendations to him regarding future policy direction for treatment.

Professor Michael Sharpe responded.

Doctor Michael Fitzpatrick responded critically, referring to patients as suffering from "self-deception".