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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Journal of General Internal Medicine

Journal of General Internal Medicine stories: 1 news summaries

 Half of US Docs 
 Prescribe Placebos 

Many physicians believe in psychological impact of prescriptions

(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 have any benefit physically, but... More »

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