>In other words, the study is being used _by one of the authors_ to deny people state benefits meant to help people with chronic conditions. No, that is simply

>In other words, the study is being used _by one of the authors_ to deny people state benefits meant to help people with chronic conditions. No, that is simply not true. You need to be careful who you listen to. Coyne has a history of nasty abuse against people who disagree with him [1], and there is no evidence whatsoever for that particular statement that you quoted (I just looked for it). PACE was funded by DWP, but it is a huge leap to say that they wanted to deny benefits. They are clearly interested in effective treatment, and if you listen to the recent debate of ME in parliament the DWP specifically have a policy of giving benefits for ME. [1] https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/scientists-trade-insults-over-myalgic-encephalomyelitis-me-study-slk0cv5lj https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/scientists-trade-insults-...