The Therapeutic Misconception at 25: Treatment, Research, and Confusion

@article{Kimmelman2007TheTM,
  title={The Therapeutic Misconception at 25: Treatment, Research, and Confusion},
  author={Jonathan Kimmelman},
  journal={Hastings Center Report},
  year={2007},
  volume={37},
  pages={36 - 42}
}
  • J. Kimmelman
  • Published 12 November 2007
  • Psychology
  • Hastings Center Report
"Therapeutic misconception" has been misconstrued, and some of the newer, mistaken interpretations are troublesome. They exaggerate the distinction between research and treatment, revealing problems in the foundations of research ethics and possibly weakening informed consent. 
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