Dr. Mercola: Story at-a-glance Ongoing research suggests that people could be prescribed placebos instead of drugs to see if that is enough to make them well Placebos typically have far fewer side effects (if they have any at all) than prescription drugs, injections or actual surgeries – and they often work just as well as the standard of care Studies have shown that if you think you're receiving a treatment, and you expect that treatment to work, it often does -- and even if you know you're receiving a placebo, the beneficial effects still hold strong
Poster Comment:
If it's not an emergency perhaps the doctor should begin with a placebo. Good elaboration at link.