| Kasz216 said: That's not what therapeutic Nihilism means. Theraputic Nihilism means te belief that no treatment is better then any treatment. In fact Homepathy would actually more likely fall under overtreatment. Since it's a treatment that does nothing. It's about balancing overtreatment with no treatment at all. |
I know what it means. But to use the definition you gave "a disbelief in the efficacy or value of therapy, as of drugs, psychotherapy, etc", I believe that it is generally accepted in the medical community that homeopathy is not an effective treament, nor do they recognise the value of it. If a treatment is not effective or the value is not recognised, like homeopathy, then it falls under the banner of "therapeutic nihilism".
I don't see how it falls under overtreatment, sorry. Either way, it can be seen as directly conflicting with the hypocratic oath.
