Eli5: how are treatments like acupuncture, kinetic tape and homeopathy still a thing, if scientific studies disproving their effectiveness are publicly available to everyone and doctors?

Question

Eli5: how are treatments like acupuncture, kinetic tape and homeopathy still a thing, if scientific studies disproving their effectiveness are publicly available to everyone and doctors?

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Answer 1

My theory is a big part of it is “alternative medicine practitioners” have more time and are generally better with the soft skills than GPs. It feels good to be listened to after being fobbed off by real doctors.