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Showing Original Post only (View all)A Poll on woo [View all]
Which statement comes closest to you attitude regarding healthcare treatment that is not fully and formally accepted and supported by officially recognized medical authority17 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited | |
I trust only medical treatment that has been formally investigated and approved by proper and recognized medical authority | |
1 (6%) |
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I primarily trust medical treatment that has been formally investigated and approved by proper and fully recognized medical authority. But I do think there is some value to some nontraditional therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic and some forms of herbal, nutrient and vitamin therapy. | |
8 (47%) |
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I primarily trust medical treatment that has been formally investigated and approved by proper and fully recognized medical authority. But I do make an exception for one specific mode of alternative therapy because of a personal experience that has convinced me that it has value. | |
0 (0%) |
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I pretty much trust only medical treatment that has been formally investigated and approved by proper and fully recognized medical authority. But I am open minded to the possibility that there are some alternative therapies that have genuine value. | |
5 (29%) |
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I have little trust is mainstream medicine and primarily trust nontraditional therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic and some forms of herbal, nutrient and vitamin therapy. | |
2 (12%) |
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I don't know enough about the issue to form an informed opinion | |
0 (0%) |
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I really love whole wheat pancakes with fresh wild blueberries - covered with freshly churned raw butter and real maple syrup. | |
1 (6%) |
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0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided. | |
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Trust is unscientific. Science is about verification. Therefore trusting science is an oxymoron. nt
bemildred
Jan 2014
#8
but trust is also essential to living, whereas one can intellectually refuse to trust
geek tragedy
Jan 2014
#12
placebo effect alone means alternate therapies can have some medical value.
geek tragedy
Jan 2014
#11
what is commonly called "alternative medicine" - For example acupuncture, chiropractic,
Douglas Carpenter
Jan 2014
#15
Your poll shows that most of the arguing around here is mostly people arguing passed one another
Quixote1818
Jan 2014
#16
No vote as I'm between 4 and 5. Traditional western medicine is wonderful for the mechanical issues,
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#19