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In 1572, Michel de Montaigne, a French philosopher, observed that “there are men on whom the mere sight of medicine is operative.” Over the centuries, all manner of sugar pills and bitter tonics have been given to patients in the belief that they might do some good and probably will do no harm. ---- While some consider this a virtuous lie, others argue it is unethical.
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The problem is that doctors have usually prescribed such placebos while telling patients that they are sure to make them feel better. |
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An added benefit of this approach is that the prescribed items are available at much lower cost than standard pharmaceuticals, thus relieving families financially. |
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Fortunately, the American Medical Association advised its members in 2006 to use a placebo for diagnosis or treatment only if the patient is so informed and agrees to it. |
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Similarly, so-called faith healing carried out by unconventional religious leaders has hundreds of thousands of believers worldwide. |
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There are two explanations for the apparent popularity of placebos: they do, in fact, work; and they are used by overworked doctors to deal with troublesome patients. |