Beleidsstandpunt inzake doping en sport / [samenstelling] W. Boersma .... [et al.]. - Oosterbeek : Nationaal Instituut voor de Sportgezondheidszorg (NISGZ), 1985
- Met lit. opg.
- ISBN 90-71001-05-9
Doping in sport tarnishes the sport in its broadest sense and should be fought on the base of ethical and medical aspects. In this fight however, human dignity should not be lost and a nuanced approach is needed, in which the doping control is never a goal in itself, but should be understood as a protection of the sport and its practitioners.
The most desirable structure of the doping control would be that the laboratory analysis reports concerning unambiguous identification and quantification are interpret by a body. This interpretation serves as a base for the sentence to be determined by a disciplinary body. The gravity of the penalty should be equal to the seriousness of the offense and the related social consequences for the athlete. The procedures and the rights and obligations of the parties involved in a doping control should be recorded in doping regulations. More clarity on the so-called "doping lists" is urgently needed. The aim for a single international doping list of resources that have performance-enhancing effects is required.
In addition, information is needed about the nature, effects and side effects of doping related products. In this area still further research needs to be done.
It is desirable to draw up a "statute" for supervisors and conduct for physicians relating to the provision or administration of (prescription) drugs. Sports organizations should give priority to the quality of support personal and provide information to the latter.
The government needs to make restrictions for the provision of doping substances and provide financial means for education, research and control.
Above central coordinating of the analysis, research and information supply and all further doping issues necessary for which a Netherlands Centre for Doping Affairs, with close ties to the NISGZ seems to be the designated body.
Discussing the above findings in a national and international context is desirable for more unity in activities.
