In a Letter to the Editor, American Psychiatric Journal, Oct. 1971, Dr. F. Cutter disputes the interpretation of statistical data contained in Abram & Moore’s study, “Suicidal Behavior in Chronic Dialysis Patients”, A.P.J, Mar., 1971. Dr. Cutter outlines, in point form, specific areas of weakness in collecting & compiling data, suggesting alternative methods that could be considered.(NBB)