Q J Med 2003; 96: 172
© 2003 Association of Physicians
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The trials of alternative medicine
Emeritus Professor, University of Liverpool e-mail: woodrow@woakhill.demon.co.uk
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Sir,
Dr Charlton1 sets out strong theoretical objections to performing randomized clinical trials in the field of Alternative/Complementary medicine (A/CM). There are in addition practical implications. Pressure has recently been brought to bear from various directions that: (i) appreciable