| Autor: |
Amanda Villiers Tuthill, Tay Zhuo Han, Chang Xian Chai, Ai Wen Chai, Chun Yiing Wong, Karen Morgan |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
International Journal of Medical Students, Vol 4, Iss 3, Pp 108-111 (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2076-6327 |
| DOI: |
10.5195/ijms.2016.162 |
| Popis: |
Background: This study explored doctors’ understanding of ‘placebo’, mechanisms of action, perceptions about effectiveness and concerns about use in a Malaysian teaching hospital. Methods: A survey questionnaire. Results: Respondents were 76 doctors (response rate: 55%): 52% were female, mean age was 32 years, and 61% were physicians/medical officers. Most (66.2%) never used a placebo. The main reason for use of placebos was for a possible psychological effect. Placebo use was considered unacceptable due to endangering of doctor-patient trust (59.2%) or patient deception (47.4%). Conclusion: Developing specific and professional standards and guidance on placebo use could help doctors to leverage the benefits of placebo use without endangering the doctor-patient relationship. |
| Databáze: |
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