Harriet Hall
Harriet Hall (pronounced: HA-ri-et HAWL) is a prominent figure in the field of medicine and skepticism. She is a retired family physician, former U.S. Air Force flight surgeon and skeptic who writes about alternative medicine and quackery for Skeptic and Skeptic's Dictionary.
Etymology
The name "Harriet" is of English origin and means "home ruler". The surname "Hall" is of English and Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "halle", which means "large house or manor".
Career
Harriet Hall served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and retired with the rank of Colonel. Post-retirement, she has dedicated her time to writing and educating the public about the dangers of alternative medicine and quackery. She is known for her work with the Skeptic's Dictionary and Skeptic Magazine, where she contributes regularly.
Contributions to Medicine
Hall is particularly known for her criticism of alternative medicine and pseudoscience in healthcare. She advocates for evidence-based medicine and criticizes practices that lack scientific backing. Her work has been instrumental in promoting skepticism and critical thinking in the field of medicine.
Related Terms
- Alternative Medicine: A term that refers to medical treatments that are used instead of traditional (mainstream) therapies.
- Skepticism: A philosophical attitude of doubting knowledge claims set forth in various areas.
- Quackery: The promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices.
- Pseudoscience: A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on the scientific method.
- Evidence-based Medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Harriet Hall
- Wikipedia's article - Harriet Hall
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