VetSurgeon.org launches the Veterinary Homeopathy Survey

RE: VetSurgeon.org launches the Veterinary Homeopathy Survey

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17:08:34 GMT

Hi Ian,

The objective of this survey is not to judge the profession's opinion about the evidence base (or lack of) for homeopathy, but about homeopathy itself.

I agree that the question about evidence required for the sale of some alternative products (e.g. homeopathy) compared to licensed products is an interesting one, and you've inspired some ideas for a future survey.

However, it's just not the point of this questionnaire. I think your suggestion would have muddied the waters, when what we are really after is the answer to the simple question: Do you think it works, or not?

RE: VetSurgeon.org launches the Veterinary Homeopathy Survey

Ian Nanjiani — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:36:44 GMT

I tried the homeopathy survey, but stopped as the questions polarised a more complex argument. I would like to see the questions extended to address perceptions of evidence, eg allowing a response to Q5 as “an unproven form of vet med”, Q3 to include “if an appropriate evidence base demonstrated, to Q4 “do you feel there is a condition where an evidence base exists for homeopathy, etc

The key for me is evidence base, and I feel this to be missing in homeopathy. Medicinal products are required to demonstrate an evidence base prior to registration. Not so for homeopathy. I feel adding questions about vets views on the evidence base for homeopathy will allow a more informed debate, and highlight potential avenues to drive wider acceptance, eg by demonstrating efficacy in a controlled clinical trial.

RE: VetSurgeon.org launches the Veterinary Homeopathy Survey

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:59:00 GMT

Certainly should do. What's the problem?

RE: VetSurgeon.org launches the Veterinary Homeopathy Survey

Pat Morris — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:20:27 GMT

Not giving me the chance to do the survey -?