Bad is more powerful than good: The nocebo response in medical consultations

Authors: Greville-Harris, M. and Dieppe, P.

Journal: American Journal of Medicine

Volume: 128

Issue: 2

Pages: 126-129

eISSN: 1555-7162

ISSN: 0002-9343

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.08.031

Abstract:

Although there has been a lot of research looking at the placebo response, nocebo responses in the healthcare setting have been largely overlooked. This article explores the potential role of negative patient-doctor communication in facilitating nocebo responses in the medical consultation. We suggest that invalidation, that is, communicating a lack of understanding and acceptance to the patient (albeit unintentionally), is a key factor in understanding the nocebo response. This article reviews evidence from the experimental and healthcare setting, which suggests that the negative effects of invalidation may be stronger than we think.

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Bad is more powerful than good: the nocebo response in medical consultations.

Authors: Greville-Harris, M. and Dieppe, P.

Journal: Am J Med

Volume: 128

Issue: 2

Pages: 126-129

eISSN: 1555-7162

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.08.031

Abstract:

Although there has been a lot of research looking at the placebo response, nocebo responses in the healthcare setting have been largely overlooked. This article explores the potential role of negative patient-doctor communication in facilitating nocebo responses in the medical consultation. We suggest that invalidation, that is, communicating a lack of understanding and acceptance to the patient (albeit unintentionally), is a key factor in understanding the nocebo response. This article reviews evidence from the experimental and healthcare setting, which suggests that the negative effects of invalidation may be stronger than we think.

Source: PubMed

Bad Is More Powerful than Good: The Nocebo Response in Medical Consultations

Authors: Greville-Harris, M. and Dieppe, P.

Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE

Volume: 128

Issue: 2

Pages: 126-129

eISSN: 1555-7162

ISSN: 0002-9343

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.08.031

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Bad is more powerful than good: the nocebo response in medical consultations.

Authors: Greville-Harris, M. and Dieppe, P.

Journal: The American journal of medicine

Volume: 128

Issue: 2

Pages: 126-129

eISSN: 1555-7162

ISSN: 0002-9343

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.08.031

Abstract:

Although there has been a lot of research looking at the placebo response, nocebo responses in the healthcare setting have been largely overlooked. This article explores the potential role of negative patient-doctor communication in facilitating nocebo responses in the medical consultation. We suggest that invalidation, that is, communicating a lack of understanding and acceptance to the patient (albeit unintentionally), is a key factor in understanding the nocebo response. This article reviews evidence from the experimental and healthcare setting, which suggests that the negative effects of invalidation may be stronger than we think.

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