Andrew Wakefield The Original "Anti-vaxxer Quack" Or An Ethical Doctor Way Ahead Of His Time?
Please support the show so that I can continue to speak up by choosing one or all of the following options - Buy me a coffee If you want to make a one off donation. Join my Substack To access free and paid additional content. Support the show and have access to exclusive contents and perks. To sponsor the Doc Malik Podcast contact us at [email protected] About this interview: Andrew Wakefield was a consultant gastroenterologist at the Royal Free Hospital in London. He was the lead author (one of 13) of a paper published in The Lancet in 1998 that raised concerns about an increase in GI symptoms in children with a new regressive form of Autism. Andrew Wakefield recommended further studies to investigate the root cause, but as there was an association with the MMR vaccione recommended a return to single vaccines based on precautionary principle to reduce risk. What then ensued was something Andrew never imagined. His career was cut short, funding for his research dried up, he was forced to leave the NHS and move to the US. But it didn't end there with further accusations of fraud, hoax and referral to the GMC. After several years Andrew was struck off. For years the name Andrew Wakefield has been synonymous with "quack", "ant-vaxxer", "fraud", "dangerous doctor", "negligent doctor" and more. But was he, is he? Or is he possibly the truest form of ethical doctor? Why don't you keep an open mind and decide after listening to the podcast. Enjoy and love to you all x About Doc Malik: Orthopaedic surgeon Ahmad Malik is on a journey of discovery when it comes to health and wellness. Through honest conversations with captivating individuals, Ahmad explores an array of topics that profoundly impact our well-being and health. You can follow us on social media, we are on the following platforms: Twitter Ahmad | Twitter Podcast | Instagram Ahmad | Instagram Podcast