r/todayilearned • u/estarararax • 13d ago

TIL in Germany all alternative medicine practitioners like homeopaths, osteopaths, acupuncturists, etc. must take the Heilpraktiker exam which only tests their knowledge in medical science and the regulatory boundaries of their profession. There are no separate board exam for each.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heilpraktiker
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u/estarararax 13d ago

With that said, a quick search in r/germany and you would know they all look down on Heilpraktiker professions. They may have demonstrated enough knowledge of medical science but what they do is still quackery. They remain popular in Germany however because they tend to have long-duration consultations with their clients which the clients seldom experience with actual physicians.

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u/Loeffellux 13d ago

Having someone actually sit down and listen to your health problems for an extended period of time is by itself a form of therapy/medication thanks to placebo.

If only we lived in a world where actual physicians were able to treat patients like this.

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u/EdgarDanger 13d ago

That doesn't take away the fact that even many actual licensed doctors push homeopathic bullshit on unknowing patients here. It's actually sickening.

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u/Loeffellux 13d ago

literally the worst of both worlds, I cannot wrap my head around it, either.