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.

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