Most Americans lie to their doctors
- I didn't want to hear how bad a behavior is for me (76 and 61 percent).
- I was embarrassed to admit something (61 and 50 percent).
- I didn't want the provider to think I'm a difficult patient (51 and 38 percent).
- I didn't want to take up any more of the provider's time (45 and 36 percent).
- I didn't think it mattered (39 and 33 percent).
- I didn't want the provider to think I'm stupid (38 and 31 percent).
- I didn't want this information in my medical record (34 and 31 percent).
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Published December 5, 2018
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