What Placebos Can and Cannot Do.
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Steven Novella
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2010.
Myths about placebos are "gateway myths," meaning they often lead to many other medical misconceptions and half-truths. By understanding how placebos are defined, how they are administered, and what their different effects can be, you can better grasp whether they really make for an effective form of medicine.