Der Arzt als Plazebo

Zusammenfassung

Plazeboeffekte sind in medizinischen Kontexten allgegenwärtige Phänomene. Die Arzt-Patienten-Beziehung wird hinsichtlich des therapeutischen Nutzens unspezifischer Interventionen als entscheidend angesehen. In unserem Essay möchten wir anhand ausgesuchter Studien zum Plazebo­effekt aufzeigen, welche Bedeutung Suggestionen, therapeutische Rituale, Bindung und die emotionalen Fähigkeiten des Arztes für einen positiven Therapieverlauf haben.

Abstract

Placebo effects are omnipresent phenomena in medical contexts. The physician-patient relationship is believed to be the crucial factor with regard to the therapeutic potential of unspecific interventions. In this essay, a selective review of studies targeting the placebo effect is used to point out how suggestions, therapeutic rituals, ­attachment, and the emotional skills of the physician can positively affect therapeutic outcome.

Schlüsselwörter

Arzt-Patienten-Beziehung - Plazeboeffekt - Suggestionen - Bindung

Key words

doctor-patient-relationship - placebo effect - suggestions - attachment

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