Lizb
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....and as these qualities having left GPs in general here in the UK, keeping away from them and their doctrine has worked wonders for me.The "placebo" effect is very, very real and it is a shame medicine shies away from recognizing it as such. I guess it would compromise their psychopathic system too much if they admit that being kind and empathetic as a doctor does wonders for patients' health.
The Placebo Effect Is Real And Depends On Human Kindness And Dopamine
Many forum users have read Peat's writings that the rapport of a patient with their doctor predicts the outcome of their treatment much better than any "objectively" proven drug effectiveness. More importantly, establishing a sense of mutual respect, unconditional acceptance on behalf of the...raypeatforum.com
I had a treasure of a GP for 25 years with all those qualities - a gifted communicator. A rare breed.