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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It's entirely reasonable to be in awe of surgeons but patients need someone they can talk to | Ranjana Srivastava

Elderly patients often prioritize quality of life and independence over longevity, creating mismatches between surgical plans and patient values.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Doctors Are Pleading With Patients Not To Lie About 6 Things, And I Bet You've Fibbed On No. 4

If you're like most people, you've probably stretched the truth at a doctor's appointment. That could look like lying about how much you drink each week, how much you exercise, your depression symptoms or your thoughts on taking a new medication. In fact, a University of Utah study found that anywhere from 60% to 80% of adults lie to their doctors about their lifestyle habits.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

23 Doctors Who Said Something Crass, Cruel, Or CRINGEY To Their Patients

When I was 12, I was diagnosed with Lupus. It attacked my brain, and I had to relearn how to do everything. I lost my memory and had tremors in my entire body. I also couldn't walk; it was Cerebellar ataxia.
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