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This early day motion, regarding the freedom of PCT's to use homeopathy, has echoes of the NICE's method of control over what is available to us, and I believe, deserves our attention and support
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT ON HOMEOPATHY
23.02.2010
Tredinnick, David
That this House expresses concern at the conclusions of the Science and Technology Committee's Report, Evidence Check on Homeopathy;
notes that the Committee took only oral evidence from a limited number of witnesses, including known critics of homeopathy Tracy Brown, the Managing Director of Sense About Science, and journalist Dr Ben Goldacre, who have no expertise in the subject;
believes that evidence should have been heard from primary care trusts that commission homeopathy, doctors who use it in a primary care setting, and other relevant organisations, such as the Society of Homeopaths, to provide balance;
observes that the Committee did not consider evidence from abroad from countries such as France and Germany, where provision of homeopathy is far more widespread than in the UK, or from India, where it is part of the health service;
regrets that the Committee ignored the 74 randomised controlled trials comparing homeopathy with placebo, of which 63 showed homeopathic treatments were effective, and that the Committee recommends no further research;
further notes that 206 hon. Members signed Early Day Motion No. 1240 in support of NHS homeopathic hospitals in Session 2006-07;
and calls on the Government to maintain its policy of allowing decision-making on individual clinical interventions, including homeopathy, to remain in the hands of local NHS service providers and practitioners who are best placed to know their community's needs.
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDe...px?EDMID=40517
May I suggest that if you agree with me, you email or write to your MP, somewhere along the lines of
Please investigate and support this Early Day Motion, which questions the unscientific, biased and inefficent Science and Technology Commission report on Homeopathy.
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDe...px?EDMID=40517
Whether or not you have personally experienced and/or witnessed the incisive and invaluable efficacy of Homeopathy, this is a vital question of accuracy in Government report-sourcing and of freedom of choice in medicine.
Thank you very much.
Yours sincerely,
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/DG_4018047 to find your MP's contact details
jace x
This early day motion, regarding the freedom of PCT's to use homeopathy, has echoes of the NICE's method of control over what is available to us, and I believe, deserves our attention and support
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT ON HOMEOPATHY
23.02.2010
Tredinnick, David
That this House expresses concern at the conclusions of the Science and Technology Committee's Report, Evidence Check on Homeopathy;
notes that the Committee took only oral evidence from a limited number of witnesses, including known critics of homeopathy Tracy Brown, the Managing Director of Sense About Science, and journalist Dr Ben Goldacre, who have no expertise in the subject;
believes that evidence should have been heard from primary care trusts that commission homeopathy, doctors who use it in a primary care setting, and other relevant organisations, such as the Society of Homeopaths, to provide balance;
observes that the Committee did not consider evidence from abroad from countries such as France and Germany, where provision of homeopathy is far more widespread than in the UK, or from India, where it is part of the health service;
regrets that the Committee ignored the 74 randomised controlled trials comparing homeopathy with placebo, of which 63 showed homeopathic treatments were effective, and that the Committee recommends no further research;
further notes that 206 hon. Members signed Early Day Motion No. 1240 in support of NHS homeopathic hospitals in Session 2006-07;
and calls on the Government to maintain its policy of allowing decision-making on individual clinical interventions, including homeopathy, to remain in the hands of local NHS service providers and practitioners who are best placed to know their community's needs.
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDe...px?EDMID=40517
May I suggest that if you agree with me, you email or write to your MP, somewhere along the lines of
Please investigate and support this Early Day Motion, which questions the unscientific, biased and inefficent Science and Technology Commission report on Homeopathy.
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDe...px?EDMID=40517
Whether or not you have personally experienced and/or witnessed the incisive and invaluable efficacy of Homeopathy, this is a vital question of accuracy in Government report-sourcing and of freedom of choice in medicine.
Thank you very much.
Yours sincerely,
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/DG_4018047 to find your MP's contact details
jace x