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Table 1 Coding system

From: The use of pure and impure placebo interventions in primary care - a qualitative approach

Themes and Categories

Subcategory (1)

Subcategory (2)

1. Physicians' definition of placebo and explanation of placebo effects

  

2. Experiences with placebo use

  

3. Placebo use in daily practice

Pure placebos

Impure placebos

4. CAM as placebo treatment

Phytotherapy

Homeopathy

5. Communication with the patient/Ethical issues

  

6. Need for guidelines

  

7. Further remarks