For those debating homeopathy on the NHS this article by the Guardian shows how the reality is not quite so clear cut http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/jul/05/homeopathy-doctors-placebos …
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Als antwoord op @JonMarcStanley
@JonMarcStanley That article pretty unequivocally dismisses homeopathy. Simply used as a journo hook into piece on placebos in conv med.2 antwoorden 1 retweet 0 vind-ik-leuks -
Als antwoord op @MattBecker82
@MattBecker82 Placebo based therapies may have a role in a limited number of cases. The number of cases treated is really quite small1 antwoord 0 retweets 0 vind-ik-leuks -
Als antwoord op @JonMarcStanley
@JonMarcStanley Even so, homeopathy shouldn't be used as a placebo treatment as it is expensive for a placebo and feeds the homeopathy myth.1 antwoord 0 retweets 0 vind-ik-leuks -
Als antwoord op @MattBecker82
@MattBecker82 Arguments against positive reinforcement are well noted and have to be weighted against placebo benefit of treatment. Not easy1 antwoord 0 retweets 0 vind-ik-leuks -
Als antwoord op @JonMarcStanley
@JonMarcStanley But why even consider prescribing homeopathy-as-placebo when plain old sugar pills cost much much less and are identical?1 antwoord 0 retweets 0 vind-ik-leuks -
Als antwoord op @MattBecker82
@MattBecker82 That is entirely a decision for prescribers in their capacity. Principle is politicians stay out of directing professionals1 antwoord 0 retweets 0 vind-ik-leuks -
Als antwoord op @JonMarcStanley
@JonMarcStanley Then - speaking as a doctor and not a politician - are there any situations when prescribing homeopathy would be advisable?2 antwoorden 0 retweets 0 vind-ik-leuks
@MattBecker82 Essentially the role of healthcare is to restore health without harm. If there is no conventional treatment and a patient....
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