We shouldn’t use labels like “Alternative” and “Conventional” Medicine
What is alternative medicine? Does alternative medicine work? The University of Toronto recently stirred up a bit of controversy by uncritically offering a class on “Alternative Medicine.“ When people looked at the coursework, which included many studies debunked by this channel, some people started to freak out. The issue highlights a much larger problem: No one is sure how best to teach that subject.
The dichotomy, however, between alternative and traditional medicine, or between Eastern and Western medicine, is a false one. We would be much better off if we could reframe the issue. That’s the topic of this week’s Healthcare Triage.
This episode was based on a post I wrote for the Upshot. Links to sources and more reading can be found there:
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We shouldn’t use labels like “Alternative” and “Conventional” Medicine