@article{Tuthill_Han_Chai_Chai_Wong_Morgan_2016, title={Attitudes to and Understanding of Placebo Use: A Cross- Sectional Exploratory Study in a Malaysian Hospital}, volume={4}, url={https://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/162}, DOI={10.5195/ijms.2016.162}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Background</strong>: This study explored doctors’ understanding of ‘placebo’, mechanisms of action, perceptions about effectiveness and concerns about use in a Malaysian teaching hospital. <br><br><strong>Methods</strong>: A survey questionnaire. <br><br><strong>Results</strong>: Respondents were 76 doctors (response rate: 55%): 52% were female, mean age was 32 years, and 61% were physicians/medical officers. Most (66.2%) never used a placebo. The main reason for use of placebos was for a possible psychological effect. Placebo use was considered unacceptable due to endangering of doctor-patient trust (59.2%) or patient deception (47.4%). <br><br><strong>Conclusion</strong>: Developing specific and professional standards and guidance on placebo use could help doctors to leverage the benefits of placebo use without endangering the doctor-patient relationship.</p>}, number={3}, journal={International Journal of Medical Students}, author={Tuthill, Amanda Villiers and Han, Tay Zhuo and Chai, Chang Xian and Chai, Ai Wen and Wong, Chun Yiing and Morgan, Karen}, year={2016}, month={Dec.}, pages={108–111} }