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Re:Hackers hijack and publish mental health data of hundreds... by Reelin on Monday October 26, 2020 @05:45PM (#24901855)
Yes. It is the same real, measurable response you would get from an effective medication even though no medication was given. In many cases the rate at which placebo occurs is surprisingly high. (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/306437)
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Re:Hackers hijack and publish mental health data of hundreds... by lazyasciiart on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @12:04PM (#24908747)
I know what placebos are. But the effect is created by telling the patient you gave them medication. So I don't believe it's possible to make "treatment by placebo" a standard.
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