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Suze G. Berkhout is an Associate Professor and Clinician-Investigator affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and the University Health Network. She holds both an MD and PhD in Experimental Medicine with a strong focus on feminist philosophy of science, feminist bioethics, and critical disability studies. Her research spans the interplay between health care practices, identity, and emerging technologies, specifically in areas such as treatment resistance and mental health services. Berkhout employs critical qualitative research methodologies, including ethnography and narrative methods, to investigate the complex dynamics of medical practices and the subjective experiences of those accessing health care. She has published extensively in notable journals, including CMAJ and Disability Studies Quarterly, examining themes such as the implications of placebos and the concept of 'curative imaginary' in health care contexts. Additionally, she collaborates with other scholars on related projects, such as placebo and nocebo studies that delve into the psychological aspects of medical treatment.
University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Psychiatry.
University Health Network • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Conducting research and providing clinical services.
Department of Sociology