Doctors' body hears claim that homeopathy is 'witchcraft'

Britain's main doctors' body, the British Medical Association (BMA), has heard homeopathy likened to witchcraft. And members say taxpayers should not have to pay for remedies used on the National Health Service (NHS). They've passed a motion denouncing its use, saying it has no scientific basis. It's not the first time the BMA has expressed scepticism about homoeopathy. It has previously argued that the rationing body, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) should examine the evidence base and make a definitive ruling about the use of the remedies in the NHS. Now, the annual conference of junior doctors within the BMA has voted overwhelmingly for a blanket ban, and wants to see an end to all placements for trainee doctors that teach them homeopathic principles.