File this under WTF???!!!
Apparently doctors have routinely prescribed placebos to patients, especially those they deem difficult. Like those with Fibromyalgia. Haven’t we dispensed with the mythology that protected egos – we can’t diagnose it so it must be in her head? Remember women and those heart studies – we didn’t fit the data they had on men, so they just threw the conflicting data out.
This is just outrageous. What about trust in the doctor-patient relationship. How about instead of paying you for your service I just write a pretend check? Think that would fly?
Read about it here, Half of Doctors Routinely Prescribe Placebos. Half.
Remember in The Bird Cage when Nathan Lane was calmed by Hank Azaria with his special “pirin tablets” – aspirin with the “as” rubbed off. I love his character…
I know! I read this article too. Wtf…I didn’t even know that was legal?!
I saw this. I’m guessing it’s legal as long as they’re not prescribing anything harmful. Remember, just because it’s legal, doesn’t mean it’s right. Hell, it’s legal for Palin to run for VP. I’m just sayin’…