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What does it mean to say a treatment “works”?/Dr. John Briffa

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Sometimes when I’m in practice I may give an opinion on how well someone has improved in terms of the symptoms that they originally consulted me for. However, I am acutely aware, and often remark, that my opinion doesn’t really count for much: it’s the patient’s opinion that is most important. I could be delighted [...]

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Something to keep in mind when researching stuff.
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i really liked this quote from the article -

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If you buy a toaster you expect it to be able to toast bread every time it is used.....You do not take solace from the claim that, in fact, 30% of the time in the manufacturer’s laboratory the toaster did a better job in browning bread than sunshine alone.”
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