Attitudes to and Understanding of Placebo Use: A Cross- Sectional Exploratory Study in a Malaysian Hospital

Background: This study explored doctors’ understanding of ‘placebo’, mechanisms of action, perceptions about effectiveness and concerns about use in a Malaysian teaching hospital. Methods: A survey questionnaire. Results: Respondents were 76 doctors (response rate: 55%): 52% were female, mean age wa...

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Main Authors: Amanda Villiers Tuthill, Tay Zhuo Han, Chang Xian Chai, Ai Wen Chai, Chun Yiing Wong, Karen Morgan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Journal of Medical Students 2016-12-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Students
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Online Access:http://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/162