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Doctors Reveal The Dumbest Things Their Patients Have Lied About

by Damjan

In the realm of medicine, trust and honesty between doctors and their patients are paramount. However, it seems not all patients got the memo, and doctors are left scratching their heads at some of the ludicrous lies they encounter.

Reddit user u/KyeLindsay sparked a fascinating discussion when they posted the question: "Surgeons/Doctors of Reddit, what's the dumbest thing patients have lied about?" The thread was instantly inundated with responses from medical professionals sharing their experiences.

Doctors and surgeons, the unsung heroes they are, come across an array of peculiar situations in their line of work. Patients often underestimate the importance of being transparent about their health and lifestyle habits.

Some of these untruths range from mildly amusing to downright dangerous, with patients' lives sometimes hanging in the balance. While the thread is full of amusing anecdotes and jaw-dropping revelations, it also offers an important reminder about the crucial role of honesty in the medical field.

After all, doctors can only do their best work when they have accurate information to work with. Whether it's a desperate attempt to avoid judgment or an ill-conceived idea to trick their doctor, these stories show that deception in the doctor's office is not only futile but can also be risky.

Doctors have seen and heard it all - there's no point trying to pull the wool over their eyes! The thread started by u/KyeLindsay opens up a world of absurdities that healthcare professionals encounter daily.

Reading through the experiences shared in the thread, it's hard not to laugh, cringe, and shake your head to the extent people will go to maintain their deceits. Yet, it also emphasizes the importance of an honest doctor-patient relationship for optimal healthcare.

Take a look:

Someone asked:

Someone asked:Reddit

A pebble hit

A pebble hitReddit

Forced to do meth

Forced to do methReddit

Feeling sad after doing drugs

Feeling sad after doing drugsReddit

So tasty

So tastyReddit

You can’t make this stuff up...

You can’t make this stuff up...Reddit

Just diabetes

Just diabetesReddit

No problem then

No problem thenReddit

Uh, no...

Uh, no...Reddit

Planted

PlantedReddit

The same spoon...

The same spoon...Reddit

Must be a glitch in the system

Must be a glitch in the systemReddit

Biking?

Biking?Reddit

The short and the long story

The short and the long storyReddit

Paralyzed after a lumbar puncture...

Paralyzed after a lumbar puncture...Reddit

This is why you shouldn't lie:

This is why you shouldn't lie:Reddit

But your alcohol level?

But your alcohol level?Reddit

This morning

This morningReddit

Boys just being boys...

Boys just being boys...Reddit

Rising from the grave...

Rising from the grave...Reddit

Smoking

SmokingReddit

In the end, it's evident from these unbelievable tales shared by doctors and surgeons that they are often on the receiving end of some astonishingly outrageous lies from their patients. From a patient blaming his cocaine and heroin-laced urine on an unknown saboteur to another attributing his amphetamine-positive urine to a meth-contaminated spoon, the audacity of these claims boggles the mind.

Perhaps the most bewildering of all is the man who suffered a gunshot wound to his ankle, only to attribute it to a biking accident, leaving the medical professionals in sheer disbelief. These accounts serve as a reminder of the crucial role honesty plays in medical care.

Misleading doctors can lead to misdiagnoses and incorrect treatment plans, with potentially life-threatening consequences. While these tales might elicit a chuckle or two, they underline an essential message for patients: honesty is indeed the best policy, especially when it comes to your health.

After all, doctors are here to help, not to judge. Trust them with the truth, and they can offer the best possible care.

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