Neat News 2017-274 (added 2017-10-01)
Placebos Work even when Known
Public Domain by Elaine and Arthur Shapiro
| There is an ethical dilemma for doctors, placebos are known to work in certain cases, however, it is unethical to not tell patients what medication they get. Fortunately, it has been known for a while that placebos can also work when it is known to the patients that they take a placebo. In a new study with patients with back pain it has been found out that it is important that patients are explained how the placebos they take work. Only then there is a significant improvement of the condition. |
