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troutman · 05-02-2011, 10:17 AM

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=12199

I must say I was a bit shocked two weeks ago when I was contacted by a producer for The Dr. Oz Show inviting me on to discuss alternative medicine. We have been quite critical of Dr. Mehmet Oz over his promotion of dubious medical treatments and practitioners, and I wondered if they were aware of the extent of our criticism (they were, it turns out).

Despite the many cautions I received from friends and colleagues (along with support as well) – I am always willing to engage those with whom I disagree. I knew it was a risk going into a forum completely controlled by someone who does not appear to look kindly upon my point of view, but a risk worth taking. I could only hope I was given the opportunity to make my case (and that it would survive the editing process).

Here’s the online video of Dr. Novella’s appearance on The Dr. Oz Show:
Controversial Medicine: Alternative Health, Part 1

Controversial Medicine: Alternative Health, Part 2

Controversial Medicine: Alternative Health, Part 3

Dr. Novella's appearance is discussed at length here on the SGTU podcast:The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
Podcast #302 - Apr 27 2011

http://www.theskepticsguide.org/sgu....terPodcastId=1

05-02-2011, 10:17 AM	#1
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	A Skeptic In Oz - Alternative Medicine Debate http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=12199 I must say I was a bit shocked two weeks ago when I was contacted by a producer for The Dr. Oz Show inviting me on to discuss alternative medicine. We have been quite critical of Dr. Mehmet Oz over his promotion of dubious medical treatments and practitioners, and I wondered if they were aware of the extent of our criticism (they were, it turns out). Despite the many cautions I received from friends and colleagues (along with support as well) – I am always willing to engage those with whom I disagree. I knew it was a risk going into a forum completely controlled by someone who does not appear to look kindly upon my point of view, but a risk worth taking. I could only hope I was given the opportunity to make my case (and that it would survive the editing process). Here’s the online video of Dr. Novella’s appearance on The Dr. Oz Show: Controversial Medicine: Alternative Health, Part 1 Controversial Medicine: Alternative Health, Part 2 Controversial Medicine: Alternative Health, Part 3 Dr. Novella's appearance is discussed at length here on the SGTU podcast:The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe Podcast #302 - Apr 27 2011 http://www.theskepticsguide.org/sgu....terPodcastId=1 Last edited by troutman; 05-02-2011 at 12:49 PM.