Greek scientists warn against misuse of ‘quantum medicine’ term

Greek academics and scientists are warning against the misuse of the term ‘quantum medicine,’ describing it as a neologism used to mask unscientific practices. Following the death of Giorgos Mazonakis, Professor Thanos Dimopoulos of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens clarified that while quantum physics has vital applications in medical technology, such as imaging, ‘quantum medicine’ and ‘quantum doctors’ are not recognized medical specialties.

Dimopoulos emphasized the need for state intervention, licensing, and stricter oversight to protect citizens from non-evidence-based practices. He argued that in an organized state, the government must ensure patients are clearly informed about what constitutes conventional medicine versus unproven methods.

Ioannis Antoniou, President of the Hellenic Physical Society, characterized the trend as a deceptive marketing tactic. He noted that the concept mirrors a model popularized in the 1990s by Deepak Chopra, who linked quantum physics to spirituality and ‘quantum healing.’ Antoniou stated that the term ‘quantum’ is being used metaphorically as a ‘marketing gimmick’ to provide a theoretical veneer to unproven treatments that lack scientific documentation.