Read this to figure out if your physician has some sketchy beliefs not supported by science. Illness is caused by demon sex, for example.
in the peer-reviewed British Medical Journal found that in 40 randomly selected episodes from Oz’s show, his health recommendations were based on evidence just 46% of the time.
“A good doctor will carefully weigh the pros and cons of any treatment, and are careful about promising anything as a ‘perfect fix,’” she explained.Because quack doctors often make overbroad claims about their treatments and products ― “it’s worked forI’ve prescribed it to” ― any instances where the cure-all doesn’t work has to be the patient’s fault.
People can give a one-star or five-star rating without any proof as to “who they are, whether they actually saw the doctor, or how many times they vote,” Kang said. It’s often wiser to look at ratings put out by medical institutions themselves, Kang said, because they’re usually vetted to ensure that only patients who’ve seen the doctor vote and they vote only once.When sizing up a physician, especially a specialist, look up their credentials. Have they completed the proper training in their specific field?
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