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A placebo is used to fight pain, insomnia or anxiety. The placebo effect is said to be this one produced by this 'fake' medication. However, could it not chiefly be the effect produced by the trust relationship established between a patient and a caregiver at a given moment? This article reflects on the results of a survey carried out in the hospital sector.

[Placebo and professional practices in nursing care in hospital].

While the placebo is a pharmacologically inert substance, the effect it can produce is undeniable and unquestioned and all hospitals use it. This article presents the results of a survey carried out with nurses from Dreux general hospital, aiming to assess the place of the placebo in their professional practices.