When and why placebo-prescribing is acceptable and unacceptable: a focus group study of patients' views

Background Surveys of doctors suggest that they use placebos and placebo effects clinically to help patients. However, patients' views are not well-understood. We aimed to identify when and why placebo-prescribing in primary care might be acceptable and unacceptable to patients. Methods A purp...

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Main Authors: Bishop, Felicity L. (Author), Aizlewood, Lizzi (Author), Adams, Alison E. M. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014-07-09.
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