Hi Well I guess that settles that.
Take care Jim James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax [email protected] Department of Psychology University of Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 CANADA >>> Michael Smith <[email protected]> 09-Jun-09 11:28 AM >>> Thanks for the links Yes I am aware of quackwatch. But I don't think either article is relevant. --Mike On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 9:59 PM, Jim Clark <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi > > On the harms of alternative medicine, see > > http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/harmquack.html > > On the issue of freedom to choose, see > > http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/hfreedom.html > > They are both from Stephen Barrett's quackwatch site, a rich resource on > these matters. Barrett is a physician. > > Hospitals, politicians, and academics who promote alternative medicine are > shirking their responsibilities. > > Take care > Jim > > > James M. Clark > Professor of Psychology > 204-786-9757 > 204-774-4134 Fax > [email protected] > > >>> Michael Smith <[email protected]> 08-Jun-09 9:06:52 PM >>> > Just a comment. > > Although I surmise scientific types in general don't condone "alternative > medicine", being that we live in a country with personal freedoms I think > that people are allowed to choose 'questionable', 'useless', or even > 'dangerous' treatments if they wish. If more and more people want > 'alternative medicine' then they will have it, one way or another. I think > then that hospitals etc., may be responding to that desire, especially if > it > just makes the patient 'feel better' with no other adverse effects. > > --Mike > > > > > On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 10:04 PM, Christopher D. Green <[email protected] > >wrote: > > > > > As the evidence piles up against almost all "alternative" medicines, > > manufacturers and retailers cry all the way to the bank. > > http://tinyurl.com/l8gnrt > > > > Chris > > -- > > > > Christopher D. Green > > Department of Psychology > > York University > > Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 > > Canada > > > > > > > > 416-736-2100 ex. 66164 > > [email protected] > > http://www.yorku.ca/christo/ > > > > ========================== > > > > --- > > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) > > > > > > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) > > > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) > --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
