Three Examples Of Pseudocience In Patients

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Today I will discuss how to handle a patient who is emphatic and believes in pseudoscience. I will also give you three examples of pseudoscience. Pseudoscience is a collection of beliefs, theories or practices that have been considered scientific, but have no scientific facts or evidence to support them, and can't be tested.

Every patient is entitled to have their own belief. So the best way to handle this in a patient is to give them all options that they have to choose from. When it comes to making a medical decision. Let the patient speak on their belief. After the patient has given their response, then you tell them the danger in what they are doing if any. Tell the patient you will do what they are asking.

An example of pseudoscience

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