Tomato effect
Tomato Effect
The Tomato Effect (pronunciation: təˈmɑːtoʊ ɪˈfɛkt) is a term used in the field of medicine and healthcare to describe the rejection or neglect of highly efficacious treatments or therapies simply because they do not align with prevailing norms or accepted theories.
Etymology
The term "Tomato Effect" was coined by Dr. James Goodwin and Dr. Michael Tangum in 1984. The name is derived from the historical misconception that tomatoes were poisonous, which led to their rejection by many despite their actual health benefits. This parallels the phenomenon in medicine where effective treatments are often overlooked due to prevailing biases or misconceptions.
Related Terms
- Medical bias: A bias or prejudice in medical research or care that leads to differential treatment of certain groups or ideas.
- 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.
- Paradigm shift: A fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline.
See Also
References
- Goodwin, J. S., & Tangum, M. R. (1984). Battling quackery: attitudes about micronutrient supplements in American academic medicine. Archives of internal medicine, 154(21), 2385-2390.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tomato effect
- Wikipedia's article - Tomato effect
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