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Slate: Is It Ethical to Prescribe Placebos?

It May Be Fake, but Trust Me—It’ll Work


When is it kosher for doctors to prescribe placebos?

Slate, March 16, 2011

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New York Times: Should parents give their kids placebos?

Experts Question Placebo Pill for Children
Should deception play a role in helping a child feel better?
The New York Times, May 27, 2008

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