Deception and Placebo in Patient Management

Authors

John Tuohey

Files

Publication Date

5-27-2009

Keywords

placebo, ethics, patient care

Disciplines

Bioethics and Medical Ethics

Abstract

Dr. Tuohey examines the research about placebo use and looks at arguments about their usefulness in a therapeutic setting.

Specialty/Research Institute

Biomedical Ethics

Comments

Core Curriculum III: Special Topics in Health Care Ethics