Myths about Western Medicine

Myths about Western Conventional Allopathic Medicine

1. Everything MD’s do in practice is based on research
2. Everything MD’s do in practice is what other MD’s do in practice
3. All good research is put into practice by MD’s within a year or two
4. Insurance is good
5. Side effects are a necessary part of effective medicine
6. MD’s are the only people qualified to understand and critique medical research
7. MD’s are so smart and well educated that they can practice acupuncture or recommend herbs without further training
8. Western medicine is the best at all forms of emergency medicine