Regulation of Alternative Medicine - why it doesn't work

There are strong advocates and opponents to alternative medicine being widely available to the general population, whether this is over the counter or through the NHS. Indeed, if anything this area is increasingly becoming a major discussion point both medically and socially, especially with new constraints on budgets. In this balancing medical matters opinion piece, Professor David Colquhoun outlines his concerns regarding the regulation of this industry and the potential dangers and problems this may cause patients and consumers.