In scientific investigations there is something called “investigator bias”.
“From the very outset, investigator bias can influence the general attitude towards a research project. Research is at its best when it tests (or, more precisely, falsifies) hypotheses. The biased researcher, however, has preconceived ideas and is likely to approach a project to 'prove' a point. For example, a researcher who is convinced of a particular treatment or, worse, has a vested interest in it, might misuse science to demonstrate the efficacy of his therapy.”
If for no other reason than this potential bias: if your child is being treated by a researcher with a vested interest in his product, you should make every effort to INDEPENDENTLY evaluate the results that are claimed to be achieved.
I did this with the in brace results supposedly achieved by my daughter and was horrified and infuriated with what I found. I was horrified thinking that perhaps our situation might not be unique (though I acknowledge that it may be), and I was infuriated because had I not discovered what I believe to be (I’ll use a nice word) the “bias”, my daughter would have had to bare the burden of wearing a brace NOT likely to help her.
Have your child’s xrays evaluated by a qualified, independent, and unbiased expert. That is your right. I would also suggest that it is your responsibility.
“From the very outset, investigator bias can influence the general attitude towards a research project. Research is at its best when it tests (or, more precisely, falsifies) hypotheses. The biased researcher, however, has preconceived ideas and is likely to approach a project to 'prove' a point. For example, a researcher who is convinced of a particular treatment or, worse, has a vested interest in it, might misuse science to demonstrate the efficacy of his therapy.”
If for no other reason than this potential bias: if your child is being treated by a researcher with a vested interest in his product, you should make every effort to INDEPENDENTLY evaluate the results that are claimed to be achieved.
I did this with the in brace results supposedly achieved by my daughter and was horrified and infuriated with what I found. I was horrified thinking that perhaps our situation might not be unique (though I acknowledge that it may be), and I was infuriated because had I not discovered what I believe to be (I’ll use a nice word) the “bias”, my daughter would have had to bare the burden of wearing a brace NOT likely to help her.
Have your child’s xrays evaluated by a qualified, independent, and unbiased expert. That is your right. I would also suggest that it is your responsibility.
Comment