Doctors say patients who lie may put their health at risk.

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Doctors say patients who lie may put their health at risk.

February 7, 2007

Johnson CK.

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This article describes how and why patients lie to their physicians and shares suggestions for communication improvement to encourage patient forthrightness.

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