What lies do people tell their doctors?
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What lies do people tell their doctors?
The Top 10 Lies We Tell Our Doctors
- “I quit smoking months ago.”
- “I rarely drink.”
- “I’m a fitness nut!”
- “I only take the medications I’m prescribed.”
- “I don’t skip any of my medications.”
- “I’m a healthy eater.”
- “Sexual problems?
- “Ouch, I feel awful!”
Why do patients often lie to their doctors?
Why do patients lie? Some 75\% of respondents cited embarrassment as the reason. Another 31\% said they lie to avoid discrimination, and 22\% said they lie because they don’t think their doctor will take them seriously if they tell the truth.
Do patients tell doctors the truth?
Up to 81\% of patients lie to their doctors about how often they exercise, how much they eat, and other behaviors to avoid being judged, according to a study published last month in JAMA Network Open—and those lies can negatively affect patients’ health.
Why is it important to be honest with your patient?
Honesty with doctors is the foundation of quality care. Inaccurate information can lead to misinterpreted symptoms, overlooked warning signs, wrong diagnoses, inappropriate treatments, wrong medications – all with the potential to cost a patient’s health, or even a life.
How do you deal with a lying person?
How do you know? There is no sure-fire way to know if your patients are lying, of course, but there are tools you can use to determine whether they might be holding back. The first is gut instinct.
How can you tell when someone lies?
3 ways to tell if patients are lying
- Watch for clues. According to the WSJ, many doctors look for signs of lying, such as avoiding eye contact, frequent pauses in the converstion, unusual voice inflections and other signs of anxiety.
- Ask specific questions about high-risk topics.
- Be moderately skeptical.
Why do patients lie?
Patients lie for fear of being judged, to please their doctor or because they want something from you. Consider these tips to encourage full disclosure and ferret out dishonesty: If clinical results belie what your patient tells you, confront them — but don’t be judgmental.