Thursday, January 13, 2011

Health Debate Short on Evidence-Based Science?

While searching Google for the phrase "Evidence-Based Science", came across this 2009 article, (which was new to me), and because I named this blog Evidence-Based Science, here is a link to the page and a comment.

A poll released Sept. 2 shows extraordinary levels of enthusiasm for policies that would help doctors and patients know what works in medicine, what doesn't work and for which patients. In a poll of 800 California voters conducted by Lake Research, 88 percent of respondents said they believe it is important that doctors have access to scientific evidence that compares the effectiveness of different treatments. Nearly half, 46 percent, consider it extremely important.
Health Debate Short on Evidence-Based Science


This seems like one of those obvious moments. What would be surprising in this case, would be if most people DIDN'T show "extraordinary levels of enthusiasm for policies that would help doctors and patients know what works in medicine"!!

I mean, come on! When it comes to your well being, your family and your health, your pocketbook, wouldn't most people choose knowing what actually works?

It seems self evident. Much like Evidence-Based Science. Does anyone want science that is not based on evidence?

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