The ethics of placebos
The word “placebo”, first used during funeral ceremonies in the 14th century, is derived from old Latin and means “I shall please”. At the time, it was practice among Roman Catholics to hire professional mourners to wail vespers for the dead. Placebo Dominio regione vivorium translates from Psalm 11...
| Published in: | South African Family Practice |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3739 |