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- Title
The ethics of the placebo in clinical practice.
- Authors
Lichtenberg, P; Heresco-Levy, U; Nitzan, U
- Abstract
While discussions of the ethics of the placebo have usually dealt with their use in a research context, the authors address here the question of the placebo in clinical practice. It is argued, firstly, that the placebo can be an effective treatment. Secondly, it is demonstrated that its use does not always entail deception. Finally guidelines are presented according to which the placebo may be used for clinical purposes. It is suggested that in select cases, use of the placebo may even be morally imperative. The argument is illustrated by three case vignettes.
- Publication
Journal of medical ethics, 2004, Vol 30, Issue 6, p551
- ISSN
0306-6800
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/jme.2002.002832