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 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Family Practice
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Vogel, A. V., Goodwin, J. S., & Goodwin, J. M. (1980). The therapeutics of placebo. American family physician, 22(1), 105-109.