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In which of the following situations, have you considered placebo? (more then one option allowed)
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| None of the above |
34% |
| As a diagnostic tool |
34% |
| When all other therapies have been exhausted |
26% |
| As a treatment for a nonspecific symptom |
20% |
| Instead of surgery, when using surgery was not justified |
16% |
| As a supplement to surgery |
15% |
| To calm a patient or to mollify a complaining patient |
15% |
| To control pain |
12% |
| To maintain a good relationship with a patient |
9% |
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What are your concerns regarding the use of placebo in surgery?
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(more than one option allowed)
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| It involves deception |
62% |
| It endangers the patient-surgeon trust |
48% |
| Because of legal problems |
43% |
| Because of possible side effects |
34% |
| It is ineffective |
15% |
| None of the above |
2% |
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Scientific data suggest that some patients benefit from the placebo effect.
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In your opinion, what is the mechanism behind this phenomenon?
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(more than one option allowed)
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| Psychological |
95% |
| Unexplained factors |
46% |
| The natural course of the illness |
41% |
| Conditioning |
24% |
| Physiological |
23% |
| Positive energies |
7% |
| Other |
3% |
