Survey of the use of homeopathic medicine in the UK health system.
An analysis of 7218 consultations showed that homeopathic medicines are being used to treat a wide range of morbidity in the United Kingdom. The data were derived from all consecutive consultations during one week by 73 doctors who used homeopathic medicine. Of these consultations 88% were conducted as part of the National Health Service (the majority in general practice). Thirty five per cent overall and 25% of general practice consultations were managed using homeopathic medicines, and these were combined with conventional drugs in 8.5% of the prescriptions.
Swayne
J M
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006705:Homeopathy / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000639:trends*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom