Res Social Adm Pharm November 2015 PMID 25194893

The appeal of medical quackery: a rhetorical analysis.

Rebecca M Widder, Douglas C Anderson

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The digital discussions express strong interest through enthusiastic language, such as 'This is seriously dope' and 'Amazing!', which reflects curiosity. The tone and context indicate a focus on exposing marketing tactics used in alternative medicine, although the posts are more about sharing resources than critically analyzing the article's content, contributing to a generally moderate impact on public understanding.

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Most discussions highlight skepticism or critique of marketing tactics used by alternative medicine promoters, indicating mild disagreement or caution regarding their practices.

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Posts show high curiosity and engagement, especially with phrases like 'seriously dope' and 'amazing', reflecting strong interest in the topic and related content.

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The comments mainly share enthusiasm and share links or references to videos, suggesting active participation but not deep analysis.

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While some posts reference the article's insights, most focus on sharing or promoting videos, so the perceived impact on broader understanding is moderate.

Abstract in brief

Medical quackery has been a long-standing issue, with charlatans offering false remedies from historical patent medicines to modern miracle supplements.
The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the persuasive language and rhetoric used by quacks to manipulate patients into believing in unproven treatments.
By analyzing these rhetorical tactics, healthcare professionals can better educate patients on evidence-based medicine and improve communication to prevent susceptibility to false health claims.]

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The appeal of medical quackery: a rhetorical analysis.

Mentions per month

Where it's discussed

What people are saying

Abstract in brief

Top posts

All mentions

Evaluating Claims of Pseudoscience in Modern Medicine Practices

Detecting Pseudoscience in Alternative Medicine Communications