Is there a place for placebo in management of psychogenic movement disorders?
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INTRODUCTION The management of psychogenic movement disorders is fraught with difficulties. Empathy and a non-judgmental manner are essential in dealing with patients, and a neurobiological explanation of the symptoms may help to foster trust, acceptance, understanding and recovery. CLINICAL PICTURE We report a 17-year-old Chinese girl with psychogenic blepharospasm. Her parents refused psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME Placebo therapy (with parental consent) was prescribed with favourable results. CONCLUSION We examine the ethical considerations for and against placebo therapy, and explore the role of placebo therapy in the management of psychogenic movement disorders.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
دوره 36 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007