title: [Risk-free homeopathy?].
abstract: It is often assumed that homeopathy, even though possibly ineffective, is free of risks. This notion is questioned in this review. Side-effects and complications associated with homeopathy have been reported in the literature. Furthermore the question whether the homeopath is risk-free in all cases needs discussing. As a case in point attitude of some homeopaths towards immunization is quoted as an example of particular concern. On the basis of these data the notion of totally risk-free homeopathy is untenable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Complementary Medicine, Postgraduate Medical School, University of Exeter, England.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ernst
mesh_terms: D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006705:Homeopathy; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease
vernacular_title: Risikofreie Homöopathie?