作者: Winfried Häuser , Ernil Hansen , Paul Enck
DOI: 10.3238/ARZTEBL.2012.0459
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摘要: Words are the most powerful tool a doctor possesses, but words, like two-edged sword, can maim as well heal.“, Bernard Lown (e1). Doctor–patient communication and patient’s treatment expectations have considerable consequences, both positive negative, on outcome of course medical therapy. The influence doctor–patient communication, expectations, sham treatments, termed placebo effect, has been known for many years (e2) extensively studied (1). efficacy demonstrated subjective symptoms such pain nausea Scientific Advisory Board German Medical Association published statement in medicine 2010 (2).