Why Patients Lie to Their Doctors (IMAGE)

University of Utah Health

Why Patients Lie to Their Doctors

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Up to 80 percent of those surveyed have lied to their doctor about information that could impact their health, including describing their diet and how often they exercise. Survey participants explained that they wanted to avoid being judged and didn't want to be lectured about how bad certain behaviors were.

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Bradley Knickerbocker

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