9 White Lies Doctors Hear That Put A Patient's Health In Danger
October 19, 2017
A doctor's main responsibility is taking care of their patients. To do this effectively, they require honest answers to health and lifestyle related questions. Patients may be too embarrassed to disclose an unhealthy habit or simply think it is irrelevant. However, if doctors are unaware of the behaviour, it makes it difficult to for them to provide effective care, and it may even lead them to make decisions that put the patient's health at risk. Here are nine white lies patients tell their doctors that endanger their health.
Alcohol Intake
Some patients are ashamed to admit how much they really drink, so they lie and tell their doctor that they drink less than they do.