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Science of the Placebo: Toward an Interdisciplinanary Research Agenda (Evidence-Based Medicine Workbks.)

By Harry Guess , Linda Engel , Arthur Kleinman , John Kusek

Book information

Publisher
BMJ Books
Year
2002
ISBN
0727915940
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2393877 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
332\345
Topic
Medicine
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Based on a meeting in November 2000, this book brings together researchers from a wide range of disciplines to examine the biological, behavioral, social, cultural and ethical aspects related to the placebo effect. Perspectives on the necessity for including a placebo in randomized clinical trials will also be examined.This is the first attempt to examine the evidence-base of the placebo effect and will provide important information for clinicans.

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