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Half of US Docs Prescribe Placebos

Many physicians believe in psychological impact of prescriptions

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 24, 2008 5:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – Half of US doctors admit prescribing drugs to patients just for the placebo effect—to make them think they are taking something beneficial, reports the Chicago Tribune. As many as 56% prescribed antibiotics, painkillers, vitamins, and sedatives in cases where they didn't expect them to...   Read full story »

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