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The Case for Homeopathy

SUMMARY

The raw data making up the homeopathic research database may be divided into the following types of studies:

• Randomised controlled trials (RCT’s) also known as clinical trials
• Meta-analyses of these RCT’s
• Outcome studies / patient satisfaction
• Case histories

We present this information using the following approach:

1. We debunk the myth that homeopathy ‘works’ by a placebo effect

2. We high-light some randomized clinical trials and the meta-analyses of these trials that show homeopathy has a positive clinical effect.

3. We present you with outcome studies, large case series and research that demonstrates high rates of patient satisfaction with homeopathic treatment.

4. We look at the laboratory research and a meta-analysis of these trials that all show that homeopathy has a multitude of effects in laboratory conditions.

We then demonstrate how research has shown that homeopathy is:

• Safe
• Cost-effective and offers an opportunity for resource-conscious health authorities to provide additional health benefits for their populations.

We look at use of homeopathy and funding:

• Increasing numbers of patients and medical doctors are using homeopathy
• More medical doctors are being trained in homeopathy.
• Funders are prepared to pay for homeopathy

We also present research that gives encouraging indications as to how homeopathy works.

We conclude this section of The Case for Homeopathy with an essay on whether any system of medicine is complete.