Cost-effectiveness of homeopathy in chronic diseases

A study was initiated at Bristol Homeopathic Hospital to evaluate the effectiveness of homeopathy in real-world clinical practice in a large group of patients in the secondary care sector of the state health system in the United Kingdom. Method: Every patient attending the hospital outpatient department, without exclusion, was entered into the study and their clinical outcome assessed. All clinical diagnoses were classified using ICD10 coding. Outcome was assessed on a seven-point Likert-type scale, incorporating as much objectivity as possible, e.g. increase in peak-flow rates and reduction of intake of beta2 a…