[Omeo33] Art 0618 - Homeopathy, 2006, 95 (4), 237-244

[Gino Santini]

Heuristics and bias in homeopathy
K Souter

The practice of Homeopathy ought to be strictly logical. In the 
Organon Samuel Hahnemann gives the impression that the unprejudiced 
observer should be able to follow an algorithmic route to the 
simillimum in every case. Judgement and Decision Research, however, 
indicates that when people grapple with complex systems like 
homeopathy they are more likely to use heuristics or empirical rules 
to help them reach a solution. Thus Hahnemann's concept of the 
unprejudiced observer is virtually impossible to attain. There is 
inevitable bias in both case-taking and remedy selection. 
Understanding the types of bias may enable the practitioner to reduce 
his/her own bias.

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