Tag: Medical honesty

Studies have shown that physicians often struggle to provide accurate, quantitative prognostic information, sometimes erring on the side of over-optimism or vagueness. This reveals the difficult ethical dilemmas that frame the question: **Are doctors honest about prognosis?**

A 2023 JAMA Network Open study revealed that up to 80% of patients have intentionally withheld information from their doctors about lifestyle choices, a practice with dangerous consequences. This article explores why you should never censor yourself and what shouldn't you tell your doctor (meaning, the lies you shouldn't tell).