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...and the ones that don't are doing their patients a disservice. Placebos are safe, and can be surprisingly effective.

More people should demand placebos from their doctor...

cough Anyway. I found this line from the article amusing: Only 5 percent described the treatment to patients as “a placebo.”

Yes so did I. To me it means the title of the article was speculative at best. Inaccurate is another word one could use.

Great point. Radiolab had a great episode on the placebo effect and how powerful it can be. It's a great listen if you have time: