http://store.dftba.com/collections/healthcare-triage In order for a drug to be approved by the FDA, it must prove itself better than a placebo, or fake drug. But when it comes to medical devices and surgery, the requirements aren't the same. Placebos aren't required. That is likely a mistake. On the other hand, how might placebos work in surgery? It actually turns out that fake, or "sham" procedures, have been around for quite some time. And, they're important. Watch this episode and learn. For those of you who want to read more, go here: http://theincidentaleconomist.com/wordpress/?p=59441 John Green -- Executive Producer Stan Muller -- Director, Producer Aaron Carroll -- Writer Mark Olsen -- Graphics http://www.twitter.com/aaronecarroll http://www.twitter.com/crashcoursestan http://www.twitter.com/johngreen http://www.twitter.com/olsenvideo