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Why homeopathy is unethical.

Authors :
Smith, Kevin R
Source :
Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies; Sep2011, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p208-211, 4p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the ethical aspects of homeopathy as form of health care. It states that providing homeopathy as a medicine to patients is unethical because it may lead to more risks for the patient's health and wastes of resources. It mentions that the use of homeopathy as a placebo-based therapy is ethically and logically flawed as its founder, Samuel Hahnemann, believes that it can cause psychological changes in the patient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14653753
Volume :
16
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
70118645
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-7166.2011.01109.x