At 4:10 PM -0600 3/5/08, Shearon, Tim wrote:
Michael- I'd appreciate that reference too. But wouldn't such a
study actually show that when it comes to a placebo, you get what
you pay for? It seems, if I'm understanding it, they'd need to use
the same drug (with known effectiveness) and placebo the worth
factor (wow- I can't believe I said that!). Tim>>>
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A new study reveals that clients who are told that they are getting
a very expensive drug brand are more likely to report improvement
in their health status than those told
that they are being given a cheaper generic brand.In all cases the
drugs were placebos.I guess you get what you pay for.
I saw the study too -- sounded real (I'll have to check out the source).
A related study showed that wine labeled as expensive was preferred
to wine labeled as cheap (same wine).
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