GPs at one in 12 practices are still prescribing homeopathic treatments for their patients More than 600 GP surgeries have been prescribing homeopathic treatments for their patients – even though there is no scientific evidence that it works.
Research by Oxford University found that doctors at one in 12 practices had used the controversial alternative therapies.
Last year Simon Stevens, the head of the NHS, urged doctors to stop prescribing homeopathy remedies, while health service guidelines state they are no better than placebos and should not be used to treat any health condition. The Daily Mail
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Research by Oxford University found that doctors at one in 12 practices had used the controversial alternative therapies.
Last year Simon Stevens, the head of the NHS, urged doctors to stop prescribing homeopathy remedies, while health service guidelines state they are no better than placebos and should not be used to treat any health condition. The Daily Mail
See also:
- Is use of homeopathy associated with poor prescribing in English primary care? A cross-sectional study (open access) Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
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