Most Australian GPs have used a placebo in practice at least once, with active placebos (used to generate positive expectations) more common than inert placebos, according to a new study, which found that 77% of GPs had offered an active placebo (such as antibiotics for a virus).

Most Australian GPs have used a placebo in practice at least once, with active placebos (used to generate positive expectations) more common than inert placebos, according to a new study, which found that 77% of GPs had offered an active placebo (such as antibiotics for a virus).

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