Andrea Evers on the role of trust and the placebo effect on the TrustTalk Podcast

In a special episode of the TrustTalk podcast, professor Andrea Evers discusses the placebo effect and its strong connection to communication and trust in healthcare. She explains how the placebo effect extends beyond “just a sugar pill” and emphasizes the impact of positive expectations, communication, and context on medical treatments. From the nocebo effect to pharmacological conditioning for medication tapering, this insightful conversation offers a deep dive into the psychology of medicine and the placebo effect.

 

Listen to the full episode to learn how communication and trust, both from past experiences and in current healthcare providers, affects patient responses to treatments.