Posted by PoohBear on January 19, 2004, at 10:42:34
In reply to Re: let's talk about placebo » Francesco, posted by nobodyz on January 19, 2004, at 8:44:29
The other problem with placebos, is that in our litigious society, if someone were given a placebo (without signing up for a double blind study and knowing the risks) and then died as a result of suicide because the "placebo" really WAS ineffective, imagine the lawsuits...
It's my experience that docs order many of the tests that they do to cover their butts. I believe that this would also apply to meds.
I keep a record of any side effects I have. That and these boards help me to communicate effectively (no pun intended) with my PDoc what's going on with me, and find alternative treatments if necessary.
It's not just the PDocs that have the power. We also have the power to positively change our minds and lives, but we do need to be somewhat more proactive that the Doc, who has many more years of experience.
Does any of this make sense?
TR
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