Many of America\u2019s doctors and medical professionals do a great job of keeping patients healthy and informed. But as a recent study in Health Affairs shows, 11 percent of doctor respondents admitted they had told a patient or child\u2019s guardian something untrue. Not giving patients a true diagnosis, not fully informing them about benefits or risks of treatment, or disclosing mistakes can have a great effect on patient care.<\/p>\n
Dr. Lisa Iezzoni, the author of the study and a Harvard medicine professor, said the study shows that some physicians are not \u201c\u2026focused first and foremost on the needs of patients.\u201d Spinning the facts to a patient, whether you downplay or overexaggerate the facts, can cause a patient harm in the months and years to come. In a profession that has standards for ethics, honesty, and open communication, these doctors must be accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n
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