Implications of nocebo in anaesthesia care

Abstract

We read with interest the article by Arrow et al. [1]. It raises a number of interesting points related to the impact of language used by anaesthetists and the potentially negative impact this may have on the patient's experience and perception of their care. We recognise that while language

Implications of nocebo in anaesthesia care: a reply

“…We thank O'Sullivan et al. [1] for their interest in our paper [2] and appreciate the opportunity to address some of the concerns they raise about reducing nocebo effects in the context of informed consent. The term ‘informed consent’ is important, both as a medicolegal construct and as a phrase that represents a therapeutic goal of anaesthesia care.…”