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Homoeopathy and I.
1Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter & Plymouth, Exeter EX2 4NT, UK. Edzard.Ernst@pms.ac.uk
International Journal of Clinical Practice
|October 17, 2009
Summary
This article clarifies the author's evolving stance on homoeopathy over 15 years, driven by emerging scientific evidence. The author's perspective shifted due to new research findings published during this period.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Evidence-based practice
- History of medicine
Background:
- The author's personal and professional stance on homoeopathy has been subject to public misinterpretation.
- A need exists to accurately document the evolution of the author's views on homoeopathy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a factual account of the author's attitude towards homoeopathy over the past 15 years.
- To address and correct false statements regarding the author's position on homoeopathy.
Main Methods:
- A review of the author's own publications on homoeopathy from the last 15 years.
- Citing specific passages from the author's published works to illustrate their evolving viewpoint.
Main Results:
- The author's attitude towards homoeopathy has demonstrably changed over the specified 15-year period.
- The cited publications reveal a clear progression in the author's perspective.
Conclusions:
- The evolution of the author's attitude is directly attributable to the scientific evidence published during this time.
- The article provides a transparent record of the author's scientifically informed shift in perspective on homoeopathy.
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