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Wouldn't such a move require informing the parent? Besides, the article describes how the doctor went out of their way to praise the virtues of the medicine pro
by alexandros 18y ago
Wouldn't such a move require informing the parent? Besides, the article describes how the doctor went out of their way to praise the virtues of the medicine provided. If helping with a condition has the side-effect of spreading dangerous memes (yes, homeopathy can be dangerous if appropriate treatment is foregone in its favour) from the mouth of a respected expert, then that is one hell of a side-effect that the parent should be at least made aware of.
- stcredzero 18y agoTrue, but the confidence of the patient is instrumental in placebo effectiveness. If the doctor has a long-term relationship with the patient, then they can have it both ways. They can play up the efficacy of the "medicine" then educate the patient on subsequent visits.