As Roger Fisken points out, there is no reason why scientific
medicine and humane holistic practice cannot be combined. And, in a week
when Princes of the Realm and Lords Chief Justice appear to have joined
the many who criticise doctors for lacking the common touch, one might ask
if these institutions are best placed to throw stones.
Rapid Response:
Humility and glass houses
Sir,
As Roger Fisken points out, there is no reason why scientific
medicine and humane holistic practice cannot be combined. And, in a week
when Princes of the Realm and Lords Chief Justice appear to have joined
the many who criticise doctors for lacking the common touch, one might ask
if these institutions are best placed to throw stones.
John Hopkins
Competing interests: No competing interests