Lying on a Doctor Could Endanger Lives

Lying on a Doctor Could Endanger Lives - New research from Rutgers University shows, two thirds of the men lied to the doctor. For this research, some guy asked to fill out a survey about how often they went through five common symptoms: diarrhea, heartburn or stomach carbonated, acne, uncontrollable fears and depression.

Lying on a Doctor Could Endanger Lives

Lying on a Doctor Could Endanger Lives

Then, a student of medicine, disguised as a doctor and gives the same question personally. Only a third of men who checked, told the doctors the same with what they write on the previous survey. The rest, undercutting their symptoms.

Why did the man not honestly to doctors? This is because some people are reluctant to reveal his weakness to other people.

Researchers say, by acknowledging they have stomach problems or feel depressed, they think, it will make them appear not "macho".

Should they not need to lie, because doctors are bound by obligations of nondisclosure of the patient, said the authors of the study, Mary Himmelstein, Phd. So, the doctor is a place where you can open up without the need to feel embarrassed.

In addition, most doctors have seen far worse cases than diarrhea that you experience only occasionally. It is not impossible, symptoms that seem small to you, it's important for the doctor to find out. For example, heartburn may be considered normal, it is a sign of the presence of cancer. Stress, depression, and anxiety can lead to erectile dysfunction.

If you disclose it to your doctor, you may be able to treat the problem that plagued before it becomes serious or fatal.

So, meet your doctor with a feeling of comfort, "said Himmelstein. Be honest with your doctor, like filling out surveys above paper. The reason, the safety of your lifemay depend on it. (source:menshealthycom)