Most Australian GPs have used a placebo in practice at least once, with active placebos (used to generate positive expectations) more common than inert placebos, according to a new study, which found that 77% of GPs had offered an active placebo (such as antibiotics for a virus).

Most Australian GPs have used a placebo in practice at least once, with active placebos (used to generate positive expectations) more common than inert placebos, according to a new study, which found that 77% of GPs had offered an active placebo (such as antibiotics for a virus).: https://ift.tt/2Y9PObU Read more... https://ift.tt/2PqEYdF