Surgery Is One Hell Of A Placebo

8/4/2017

This article from FiveThirtyEight investigates the power of the placebo effect in the context of surgeries. It explores the concept that surgeries, particularly those with a significant placebo component, may not be as beneficial as commonly believed. The article presents several studies and examples that suggest placebo effects are prevalent in surgical procedures, often contributing to positive patient outcomes. It also highlights the ethical dilemma surrounding the use of placebos in surgeries and the potential for unnecessary invasive procedures. Overall, it challenges the conventional notion of surgeries as purely physiological interventions and raises questions about the psychological and placebo-driven factors at play.

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