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| '''Quackwatch''' is a ] operated by Quackwatch, Inc., an ] ] organization whose stated purpose is to "combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies" and whose "primary focus is on ]-related information that is difficult or impossible to get elsewhere". Quackwatch is operated by ], M.D., a retired ] and professional ] who founded it in 1969, with input from his board of advisors, and help from numerous volunteers. | '''Quackwatch''' is a ] operated by Quackwatch, Inc., an ] ] organization whose stated purpose is to "combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies" and whose "primary focus is on ]-related information that is difficult or impossible to get elsewhere". Quackwatch is operated by ], M.D., a retired ] and professional ] who founded it in 1969, with input from his board of advisors, and help from numerous volunteers. <ref name="rosen">Rosen, Marjorie (October 1998). ''Biography Magazine''<ref> | ||
| Quackwatch reports that its activities include: | Quackwatch reports that its activities include: | ||
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| *Attacking misleading advertising on the Internet | *Attacking misleading advertising on the Internet | ||
| The website contains essays on a variety of health-related therapies, labeled "quackery" by Quackwatch. The essays are not peer reviewed scientific papers, but are mainly written by Barrett or his 70+ member board of advisors (free to join from the website), for the non-specialist reader in a style not unlike '']'' and other general readership publications. Quackwatch sets out to show therapies as "quackery" by presenting scientific evidence and arguments that support that conclusion. Barrett shows how some "quackery" therapies could be (and in some cases have been) dangerous. The site contains information about specific people who perform, market, and use "quackery" therapies, including some cases where they have been convicted of crimes, either for the quackery in question or for other things. | The website contains essays on a variety of health-related therapies, labeled "quackery" by Quackwatch. The essays are not peer reviewed scientific papers, but are mainly written by Barrett or his 70+ member board of advisors (free to join from the website), for the non-specialist reader in a style not unlike '']'' and other general readership publications. <ref name="jaroff">Jaroff, Leon (April 30, 2001). The Man Who Loves To Bust Quacks. '']''</ref> Quackwatch sets out to show therapies as "quackery" by presenting scientific evidence and arguments that support that conclusion. Barrett shows how some "quackery" therapies could be (and in some cases have been) dangerous. The site contains information about specific people who perform, market, and use "quackery" therapies, including some cases where they have been convicted of crimes, either for the quackery in question or for other things. | ||
| Quackwatch has been involved in reporting on ], <ref name=kolata">Kolata, Gina (April 1, 1998). '']''</ref> ], <ref name="siwolop">Siwolop, Sana (January 7, 2001). '']''</ref> ] <ref name'eichenwald">Eichenwald, Kurt and Michael Moss (February 6, 2001). Pardon for Subject of Inquiry Worries Prosecutors. '']''</ref> <ref name=AP">Associated Press (September 13, 2004). </ref> ], especially when sold by doctors, <ref name="fessenden">Fessenden, Ford with Christoper Drew (March 31, 2000). '']''</ref>, and the Mexican clinic where ] died. <ref name="mckinley">McKinley, James C Jr. (February 1, 2006). 'Eclectic' Hospital With a Founder Prone to Legal Problems. '']''</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | The site is part of a network of related sites, such as ] (on ]), |
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| ⚫ | The site is a target for criticism and debate. The website — ] — is devoted entirely to criticizing the website, Dr. Barrett, and those who support the viewpoints presented on his website. Dr. Barrett has been involved in numerous lawsuits, some that have settled for, and some settled against him and his claims. | ||
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| ⚫ | The site is a target for criticism and debate. The website — ] — is devoted entirely to criticizing the website, Dr. Barrett, and those who support the viewpoints presented on his website. Dr. Barrett has been involved in numerous |
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| ⚫ | The site is part of a network of related sites, such as ] (on ]), ] (devoted to exposing ]), (specifically devoted to ]), and others. | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| *Rosen, Marjorie (October 1998). ''Biography Magazine'' | |||
| *Jaroff, Leon (April 30, 2001). The Man Who Loves To Bust Quacks. '']'' | |||
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Quackwatch is a website operated by Quackwatch, Inc., an American non-profit organization whose stated purpose is to "combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies" and whose "primary focus is on quackery-related information that is difficult or impossible to get elsewhere". Quackwatch is operated by Stephen Barrett, M.D., a retired psychiatrist and professional expert witness who founded it in 1969, with input from his board of advisors, and help from numerous volunteers. Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). Quackwatch sets out to show therapies as "quackery" by presenting scientific evidence and arguments that support that conclusion. Barrett shows how some "quackery" therapies could be (and in some cases have been) dangerous. The site contains information about specific people who perform, market, and use "quackery" therapies, including some cases where they have been convicted of crimes, either for the quackery in question or for other things.
Quackwatch has been involved in reporting on therapeutic touch, Vitamin O, Almon Glenn Braswell dietiary supplements, especially when sold by doctors, , and the Mexican clinic where Coretta Scott King died.
The site is a target for criticism and debate. The website — Quackpot Watch — is devoted entirely to criticizing the website, Dr. Barrett, and those who support the viewpoints presented on his website. Dr. Barrett has been involved in numerous lawsuits, some that have settled for, and some settled against him and his claims.
The site is part of a network of related sites, such as Homeowatch (on homeopathic medicine), Credentialwatch (devoted to exposing degree mills), Chirobase (specifically devoted to chiropractic), and others.
References
- Kolata, Gina (April 1, 1998). A Child's Paper Poses a Medical Challenge. New York Times
- Siwolop, Sana (January 7, 2001). Back Pain? Arthritis? Step Right Up to the Mouse. New York Times
- Eichenwald, Kurt and Michael Moss (February 6, 2001). Pardon for Subject of Inquiry Worries Prosecutors. New York Times
- Associated Press (September 13, 2004). Man Once Pardoned By Clinton Again Faces Prison.
- Fessenden, Ford with Christoper Drew (March 31, 2000). Bottom Line in Mind, Doctors Sell Ephedra. New York Times
- McKinley, James C Jr. (February 1, 2006). 'Eclectic' Hospital With a Founder Prone to Legal Problems. New York Times