Alternative practioners advise contrary to government policy but doctors don't advise at all
A study published in the September 14 issue of the British Medical Journal asked chiropractors, homeopaths and general practitioners for advice on immunisation for a child. 40% of homeopaths and 19% of chiropractors advised against immunisation for measles, mumps and rubella, contrary to government guidelines. However, of the 111 general practitioners contacted, not a single one responded!
There are many ways to interpret this data and conclusions that can be drawn. One possibility is that doctors shouldn't blame anybody but themselves for patients going to alternative practitioners if they are the only ones giving advice.
