There are many things in your life you should always keep secret. Whether from your partner, children or even parents, some things are better kept off like they never existed than cause trouble in your life. However, a doctor is someone you cannot afford to lie to about many things in your life.
First of all, you went to see a doctor to be helped. When in a doctor office, you are always assured of confidentiality. Therefore, it is always okay to be open to your doctor. People who lie about some things in their life to doctors have always been affected in some ways. Here are five things you cannot lie about to your doctor:
Your ageMost people, especially women don’t like telling people their correct age. They want to be under 20 forever when they clearly know that can never happen. This makes it difficult for a doctor to correctly diagnose you. You will lose the doctors trust too when he/she notices you are lying.
FoodPeople are what they eat. The type of food you eat determines your health. Doctors want to know what you eat so that they will be able to know what foods they should recommend you to start taking. However, when you feel what you eat is of low class and what to lie about expensive foods you eat, you are only misleading your doctor.
Your family health historyThere are many health issues that are family related. Such health issues which are inherited can be treated by checking on a similar person’s (family member) treatment records. When you lie about your family health issues, a doctor will find it hard to prescribe the appropriate medication for you.
LifestyleYour lifestyle could be the thing affecting your life. Most people who smoke and drink alcohol lie about it to their doctors. People tend to lie about the number of cigarettes and alcohol they consume in a day. This will mean you will be prescribed the wrong amount of medications to your condition.
Mental issuesMany people feel bad talking about their mental issues. However, a doctor is someone you need to be open with so that you can be helped. This is a disease like any other and nothing to be ashamed of. Let your doctor know if you have struggled with being anxious, anorexic, bulimic or depressed at any point in your life so that they know what you are really going through and how they can help you.