Science

Should pseudoscience be banned from public healthcare?

For

It misleads patients and prevents proper treatment.

Against

Some alternative practices help people emotionally and mentally.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Shitty pseudoscience advice can harm patients and damage public trust in the profession.
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  • it may lead people to delay or forego effective modern medical treatment.
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Against

  • Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • traditional practices can be rigorously tested and proven effective and safe, then they should absolutely be integrated into healthcare.
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