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by selmnoo 4205 days ago
I wouldn't say he's a quack -- that implies incompetency. Dr. Oz is actually one of the best heart surgeons in the country, it's rather just that he sold himself for money.
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When the majority of your professional advice turns out to be either unsupported or contradicted by evidence, then the term "quack" is warranted.
Or if you overprescribe mercury to treat syphilis infection.