The therapeutics of placebo.

A. V. Vogel; J. S. Goodwin; J. M. Goodwin

The therapeutics of placebo.

A. V. Vogel, J. S. Goodwin, J. M. Goodwin

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Abstract

The use of placebo is not old-fashioned, ineffective or unethical. It requires an ongoing, trusting relationship between the physician and the patient. Deception of the patient and self-deception must be avoided. Under these conditions, there are specific situations in which placebo is the treatment of choice.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	105-109
Number of pages	5
Journal	American family physician
Volume	22
Issue number	1
State	Published - Jul 1 1980
Externally published	Yes

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Family Practice

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