Bernie Garrett
New Alchemists: The Rise of Deceptive Healthcare
New Alchemists: The Rise of Deceptive Healthcare
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Health scams take advantage of the human tendency to assume good intentions in others, such as suppressing side-effects from prescription drugs, unproven benefits of traditional health practices, and deception in alternative medicine. Professor of Nursing Bernie Garrett explores real-world examples of medical malpractice, pseudo and deceptive health science, dietary and celebrity health fads, and problems with current healthcare regulation, and offers a simple health-scam detection kit.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2021
Publisher: Hammersmith Health Books
Health scams come in various forms, ranging from the suppression of side effects from prescription drugs to the unproven benefits of traditional health practices. These scams exploit the human tendency to assume good intentions in others. It is crucial to be aware of these tactics to avoid being deceived.
Professor of Nursing, Bernie Garrett, delves into real-world examples of medical malpractice, pseudo and deceptive health science, dietary and celebrity health fads, deception in alternative medicine, and issues with current healthcare regulation. He also presents a simple health-scam detection kit. Furthermore, he examines how these practices and ineffective regulations impact our lives.
To protect ourselves from health scams, it is essential to be informed and skeptical. We should seek information from reputable sources, such as healthcare professionals and government agencies, and be cautious of claims that seem too good to be true. Additionally, we should be wary of products or services that promise quick fixes or miracle cures without any scientific evidence to support their claims.
In conclusion, health scams pose a significant threat to our well-being. By staying informed and skeptical, we can protect ourselves from being deceived by these unethical practices. It is also important to hold healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies accountable for promoting effective and safe healthcare practices.
Weight: 554g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781611883
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