Edzard Ernst

About the Author

Edzard Ernst is a renowned physician, researcher, and Emeritus Professor of Complementary Medicine at the University of Exeter, where he established the first academic department dedicated to investigating alternative therapies. With a career spanning over four decades, Ernst has authored more than 1,000 scientific papers and numerous books, earning international acclaim for his rigorous, evidence-based approach to evaluating complementary and alternative medicine. A former homeopath himself, he transitioned to skepticism after encountering the field's scientific shortcomings, becoming a leading voice in debunking pseudoscience while advocating for patient safety and informed healthcare choices. His work bridges medicine and public policy, influencing global discussions on the integration of unproven treatments into mainstream practice. Notable among his contributions is the book 'More Harm than Good?: The Moral Maze of Complementary and Alternative Medicine,' which critically explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding these therapies.