Ridiculous Study of the Month: Seeing Real People – Placebo Journal.
A study in Israel, with results recently presented at a large conference, shows that when radiologists had a real picture of the patient next to the film they were reading their performances improved.
A study with gynecologists showed that when a photograph of the patient was placed on the end of the speculum there was an increased rate of prescriptions for the brands of birth control pills that reduce acne.
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