Nocebo: Three cases
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Nocebo effect is due to negative expectations of the treatment. It is belief which strongly influences the outcome of disease. Three cases presented here, have an irrational response to scientific medical procedures due to lack of trust. Agnosis leads to faith in superstitions.
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