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Lies and Doctors

Do you ever lie to your doctor? As many as four out of five Americans say they withhold important information from their physician that could be crucial to their health, according to a new study from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Why do we lie? Shame and fear seem to be the biggest reasons according to researchers.

Besides fibbing about diet and exercise, more than a third of respondents didn't speak up when they disagreed with their doctor's recommendation. Another common scenario was failing to admit they didn't understand their clinician's instructions.

Researchers found between six and eighth percent of people admit they avoid telling their doctors details that could be relevant to their well being. When patients were asked about why they didn't tell their doctor certain things, the number one answer was that they didn't want their doctor to give them a hard time.

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