Question

Select the 2 correct answers.

What are some ethical concerns associated with the use of placebos in medical trials?

(1 point)
Responses

increasing the cost of the study
increasing the cost of the study

misleading participants about the nature of their treatment
misleading participants about the nature of their treatment

depriving patients of effective treatment
depriving patients of effective treatment

ensuring informed consent is obtained
ensuring informed consent is obtained

Answer 1

- misleading participants about the nature of their treatment
- depriving patients of effective treatment

Both are ethical concerns because placebos can involve deception and may withhold effective therapy from participants who need it.