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| The '''Bi-Digital O-Ring Test''' is an ] diagnostic |
The '''Bi-Digital O-Ring Test''' is an ] diagnostic developed by ] and for which he holds ]. | ||
| ⚫ | The ] of ], in its consideration of the case of ], examined and dismissed any claims of scientific validity for the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test. However, Gorringe used the BDORT incorrectly, and the Tribunial did not distinguish this. | ||
| A form of ], this particular form of ] has never been subjected to independent verification for its claims, nor is there any credible likelihood it would withstand such scrutiny. | |||
| The test consists of the candidate patient's forming an ''O'' shape with her thumb and forefinger, while holding in the other hand a piece of raw ] of the type that is being diagnosed. The diagnostician pries apart thumb and forefinger with his own fingers to determine the strength present. By thus assessing the differing level of strength diagnosis is made, eg, by shining a laser pointer at the appropriate acupuncture point, judging the level of acetylcholine present in the patient's brain. | |||
| ⚫ | The ] of ], in its consideration of the case of ], examined and dismissed any claims of scientific validity for the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test. | ||
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The Bi-Digital O-Ring Test is an alternative medicine diagnostic developed by Yoshiaki Omura and for which he holds patent.
The Medical Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal of New Zealand, in its consideration of the case of Richard Gorringe, examined and dismissed any claims of scientific validity for the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test. However, Gorringe used the BDORT incorrectly, and the Tribunial did not distinguish this.
External links
- The Formation and Basis of the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test
- Medical Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal or New Zealand findings in re Richard Gorringe and the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test