The Case for Homeopathy - Overview
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There is a growing interest among doctors in complementary therapies. David Reilly (in The Evidence for Homeopathy, Glasgow Academic Departments of Homeopathy) reckons that 75% of GPs want complementary therapies available in the NHS, while the RLHH, in its Patients' Perspectives document, reports increasing interest among junior doctors to train at the hospital. And, following requests from medical students, Glasgow University is teaching homeopathy as part of the undergraduate course19. 		  The Case for Homeopathy - Overview  British Homeopathic Assosciation  Faculty of Homeopathy
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In 1992 the GPs' newspaper 'Doctor' reported that a survey of readers had found that 80% of GPs responding believed homeopathy to be effective, and 21% believed that, in certain circumstances, it was more effective than conventional medicine.

A study of the views of GPs on complementary therapies carried out in Lothian19, revealed that many had a surprisingly responsive attitude towards non-traditional forms of medicine.

The study was undertaken to find out what support there would be among GPs for a homeopathic service. It found that only 10% of GPs who responded had never recommended or referred patients for any complementary therapy, while 69% had referred patients for homeopathy.

It also revealed that 37% of GPs had some training in complementary therapies, and 46% wanted training or further training in a complementary therapy, particularly homeopathy. 74% said they would welcome a specialist homeopathic service in Lothian.

Lothian now has a well-established and successful service, funded by the health board.

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