What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant to current and future healthcare professionals.
It happens to every medical student sooner or later – the realization that their patient has lied to them. Especially for students, who are just beginning to gain clinical experience, this realization can come as a shock. A sense of betrayal, anger or even the desire for retribution can set in, all of which can be damaging to the doctor-patient relationship.
These emotions aside, it might help student doctors dealing with the nature of this reality to understand where deception enters into the therapeutic relationship – as well as how and why people lie in a clinical setting and what the doctor can do about it.
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Letters of Recommendation for Medical School: Everything You Need to Know
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Medical Admissions Process: Reflections from a Student’s Perspective
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An International Elective: How To Choose
Many medical students choose to participate in an international elective as part of their education. Dr. Alison Hayward provides tips for making your international experience as success.
A Better Method for Medical Education?
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Opportunities in Medical Writing
As an active member and advisor on the Student Doctor Network forums, I’ve received countless … Read more
The Application Process: Why Apply Early
The application process for medical school begins earlier than the deadlines. Do you understand the importance of applying early?
Natural Disasters: Staying Safe When In Harm’s Way
“This could be just as devastating if not more devastating than Katrina …” WDSU News … Read more
Staying The Course: A Guide To Messing Up
Updated August 12, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. As I … Read more
Raves, Rollin’, & Roofies: Your Guide to Club Drugs
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Scenario An … Read more