Britain To Stop Funding For Homeopathy

[rec]

Finally, talking some sense.

Homeopathic remedies work no better than placebos, and so should no longer be paid for by the UK National Health Service, a committee of British members of parliament has concluded. In preparing its report, the committee, which scrutinizes the evidence behind government policies, took evidence from scientists and homeopaths, and reviewed numerous reports and scientific investigations into homeopathy. It found no evidence that such treatments work beyond providing a placebo effect.

Stop funding homeopathy, say British MPs - health - 23 February 2010 - New Scientist

[Harbinger]

bloody homeophobic governments

[psyave]

omfg, i hope australia follows suit with naturopathy.

[Aegis]

they wont - it pisses people off more to have it around. that's how this govt works isn't it?

[xenazoey]

Britain's decision to stop funding homeopathy https://www.rosecranscc.com/activdep.html reflects a growing emphasis on evidence-based medicine. Health officials argue that homeopathic treatments lack scientific support for efficacy compared to conventional medicine. This move aims to allocate resources more effectively, ensuring patients receive treatments backed by rigorous research. Critics of the decision express concerns about access to alternative therapies, highlighting the ongoing debate over complementary medicine's role in healthcare.