Almost Half of Doctors Have Prescribed Placebos(Page 2) Almost all the respondents (96 percent) said they believed placebos could be therapeutic for patients. The majority also believed in the possibility of positive psychological and physiological benefits of meditation, yoga, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, prayer, spirituality, a good social support system, good doctor-patient rapport, and the interior design of the health care environment. The study was published in the January issue the Journal of General Internal Medicine. More information To learn more about placebos, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Related Links
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