Posted by Dr. Bob on January 10, 2005, at 22:12:49
In reply to RE: New Boards » alexandra_k, posted by Phillipa on January 8, 2005, at 16:20:17
> Maybe what would work would be a Board for positive experiences of a med and negative ones.
That might be easier in some ways, but:
> The search for truth reminds me of Hegel: it is neither the "thesis" (the claim by the manufacturer that the medication is some sort of wonder drug) nor the "antithesis" (the claim by someone who blames all their problems on the medication), but rather a "synthesis" (a sober analysis of both positive and negative aspects). Information which is balanced and fair is trustworthy, whereas that which comes from either advocacy viewpoint is suspect.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20011025/msgs/82706.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#trustAnd it's more of a synthesis to keep the positive with the negative. Which is also my reservation about a side effects board...
Bob
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