Sessions at The Amaz!ng Meeting 2012 about Alternative medicine on Sunday 15th July

View as grid

• Quackery no longer just refers to ducks: The growing prevalence of CAM in veterinary medicine

  by Martha Keller

  Unbeknownst to many, alternative medicine is gradually gaining a foothold in veterinary medicine.  Acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine and other modalities are not only being recommended by alternative veterinary medicine proponents, but they are becoming incorporated into otherwise reputable veterinary clinics across the country.  I will discuss the state of alternative medicine in veterinary medicine and how it is, in some ways, more insidious than in human practice.

  Martha Keller, DVM, MS, Veterinarian, St. Petersburg, FL and organizer for the Pinellas County Skeptics

  Dr. Keller is a practicing veterinarian from St. Petersburg, FL.  She's worked for a variety of institutions including non-profit research institutes, state fish and wildlife programs, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and private practices.  She currently works as a relief veterinarian (locum tenens), which has given her the opportunity to evaluate the operating practices of a wide variety of small animal and emergency clinics from the inside.  In addition to her veterinary work, Dr. Keller founded and is the head organizer for the Pinellas County Skeptics.

  • Alternative medicine
  • Paper
  • veterinary science

  At 8:00am to 8:20am, Sunday 15th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video

• PANEL - The Truth About Alternative Medicine

  by Steven Novella, Harriet Hall, Dr Rachael Dunlop and David Gorski

  Panelists include Harriet Hall, David Gorski, and Rachel Dunlop

  Moderated by Steve Novella

  • Alternative medicine
  • Panel

  At 10:00am to 11:00am, Sunday 15th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video video audio clip