There had been a head of the FDA (who later turned out to…
“There had been a head of the FDA (who later turned out to be a fraud) his name was Fishbein and he was rampantly opposed to any alternative therapy. He went after Hoxsey, the Hoxsey therapy back in the 1940's and 50's, and destroyed Hoxsey. But not before Hoxsey sued the AMA and Fishbein and [proved] that the therapy actually worked. But it didn't help him because they closed him down anyhow”
About This Quote
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A powerful authority suppressed an alternative treatment, yet legal action revealed its efficacy, highlighting conflict between establishment and innovation.
In simple terms: Authority vs. alternative medicine.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek evidence.
Themes
medicine
authority
skepticism
Mood
skeptical
curious
determined
Type
informative
analytical
When to use this quote
- medical research
- patient advocacy
- policy debate
- clinical trials
Key Concepts
regulation
alternative therapy
legal challenge
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the therapy?
- How should we balance regulation with innovation?
A Different Perspective
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