Patients Bossing Doctors Around? It's a Myth: HCTriage News

The video debunks the myth that patient demands lead to overtreatment in healthcare. A study in JAMA Oncology found that only a small percentage of patient demands were inappropriate, and even fewer were acted upon. The video also highlights similar misconceptions in primary care, where doctors often misjudge patient expectations, leading to unnecessary prescriptions. The accompanying editorial emphasizes the need to improve communication skills rather than blame patients for being demanding.

What percentage of patient demands in oncology were found to be clinically inappropriate?

• 1%

• 9%

• 11%

• 83%

According to the studies mentioned, how often do doctors correctly guess patient expectations for antibiotics?

• Rarely

• One third of the time

• About half the time

• Almost always

What is a key takeaway from the studies on patient demands and doctor responses?

• Doctors never prescribe unnecessary treatments.

• Patients rarely communicate their needs.

• Doctors often misinterpret patient expectations.

• Patients are always demanding unnecessary treatments.

What is the main argument against blaming patients for demanding treatments?

• Patients are always right.

• Patients do not understand medical procedures.

• Doctors should never question patient demands.

• The issue lies in poor communication skills.

What does the editorial suggest is the real issue in patient-physician interactions?

• Communication skills need improvement.

• Healthcare systems are flawed.

• Doctors are too lenient.

• Patients are too demanding.