The ethical dilemma of placebo use in clinical practice

Xu, Chun-Yi; Yuan, Chun-Ming

doi:10.2478/fon-2020-0033

Abstract

The clinical use of placebo that involves some ethical issues has led to much controversy. From the standpoint of both supporters and opponents, this article discusses this topic from three ethical principles such as beneficence, justice, and autonomy and also gives the recommendations. Finally, the moral dilemma caused by the different views between nurses and doctors in clinical practice is discussed.

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The ethical dilemma of placebo use in clinical practice

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