Why Thoughtful Patients Lie to Their Doctors
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In a recent article in Newsweek, reporter Joan Raymond points out that 13% of American patients admitted to lying to their doctors, and another 32% admitted to “stretching the truth.” Favorite topics about which patients routinely prevaricate to their trusted medical servants include whether they are: following the doctor’s treatment [...]
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