I would be interested to hear Edzard Ernst's observations on Fiona Barlow and George Lewith's ‘The Ethics of Complementary Therapy Research Recruitment — a case study’.1 It is the attitude described here that is fired by Ernst's crusading approach to criticism of CAM, and this must influence those without knowledge or experience of integrated medicine. Fortunately, most medics will have searching minds.
Perhaps Ernst could comment in his, what appears to be a regular slot in the BJGP (well done to the Editor)? Should this contribution from the Peninsular Medical School be called ‘Letter from (Almost!) America?’.
I really admired his efforts to find a clutch, of what he considered, dodgy websites of Homeopathic Organisations.2 I agree with his comments on the contents as would any homoeopathically trained doctor, I'm sure. But it is a pity he did not balance that with an appraisal of reputable Homeopathic Medicine websites, such as our own Faculty of Homeopathy (http://www.trusthomeopathy.org/).
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