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The Placebo Puzzle: Understanding Healing Beyond Medication
This chapter examines the complexities of the placebo effect and the misconceptions around medication efficacy, particularly antibiotics. It highlights the body's natural healing processes and the psychological factors influencing treatment outcomes, including the nocebo effect. The discussion also addresses the ethical challenges in patient-provider communication regarding medication risks and perceptions.