Nocebo Effect
/ˈnoʊsɪboʊ ɪˈfɛkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A psychological phenomenon where negative expectations cause adverse effects in a patient, impacting medical evidence and liability issues.
The nocebo effect was considered in the court's assessment of the patient's claim for damages related to medication side effects.
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Commentary
The nocebo effect is relevant in legal contexts involving medical treatment claims, as it complicates causation and damages evaluation due to the interplay of patient expectations and symptom manifestation.
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