This post was inspired by a non-medical colleague – initials L.R.  See Hysteria, physician assisted paroxysms and sexual relations which follows up on this post. The practice of medicine is built on ‘belief’ in treatments. History shows us how misplaced beliefs led to some horrific treatments, mistakes and death. Many of the treatments now considered “weird” or “outdated” were conceived and implemented in an era before the establishment of rigorous scientific methodologies that are now a cornerstone of modern medicine. HereRead More …