Scientists have found that placebos (treatments or pills that are not real medicine) can work even when patients know they are fake. The so-called ‘open placebo’ appears to have no significant difference to a ‘hidden placebo’ in terms of how effective it is. If your doctor openly offered you a placebo for an ailment, would you give it a go? | Daily Question

Scientists have found that placebos (treatments or pills that are not real medicine) can work even when patients know they are fake. The so‑called ‘open placebo’ appears to have no significant difference to a ‘hidden placebo’ in terms of how effective it is. If your doctor openly offered you a placebo for an ailment, would you give it a go? Published on 4 October 2017 → Survey conducted on 4 October 2017 on 2706 GB adults

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