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Often, this lie is not spoken by the doctor. It is more commonly relayed by the circulating nurse in the OR when a spouse calls in to remind the doctor of their child's piano recital, an anniversary dinner, or a plane to catch in a few hours.
This one may be said by your doctor as they try to not raise their eyebrows or shake their head in dismay at the huge, scary lesion you are presenting in the office. What they're really saying, though, is maybe they've seen this in "How To Stump The Doctor" articles in journals
You should know that this is standard doctor talk for, "Holy crap. Can one more thing go wrong with this day before I can get out of here?" If you hear us say "This is the best day ever," know that we have plastered on our game face just to make it through the day, people. The best thing to do when you hear this phrase is to just nod understandingly. Seriously.
This is the common timeframe used by the surgeon in the OR. This lie is spoken to the nurse who hasn't had a break in four hours and wonders how much longer her bladder can wait. It's a lie spoken to the supervising nurse who wonders if she needs to call in the night shift of technicians and nurses so the surgery can be finished safely. This lie is also told to the anesthesiologist who wants to know how much more sedation the patient needs to tolerate the procedure. The truth is: Finishing surgery is like driving in Friday traffic at 5 o'clock. We hope we'll be done in 20 minutes. We think we might. We're telling the Surgery Gods that we, too, have a full bladder and an empty belly. But we are kinda just hoping. And praying.
This lie is sort of like the one we all tell ourselves, "I'm going to eat more vegetables. Starting now." Instead, we're so tired and hungry when we get home that we have a cold bowl of cereal because we're too spent to throw a bag of veggies in the microwave. We have the best of intentions to send that letter to your doctor. And it will get done eventually. Honest. But give us about a week. OK, two.
Oops. Sorry. It does hurt. A little more than "a bit." But if we told you it would hurt like hell, would it be any better for you? We didn't think so. That's why we all keep saying this. What we should probably say is the real truth: "This won't hurt me a bit."
This is the lie we doctors all tell ourselves. When we are about to drive back to the hospital for the second time in the wee hours of the morning and our spouse asks us if we're too tired to drive. When we come home after a grueling day in the office, looking like death warmed over, and our family member asks if we feel OK. When our secretary offers to run to get us coffee or a sandwich because she knows we haven't had a break in six hours. This lie doesn't hurt you, dear patient. But it can surely hurt us. And we use this one a lot.
10. "My patients need me."
Hmmm. I'll bet you're surprised at this one. It's kinda true. We know you need us. We do. This lie is usually told when we are telling ourselves we can't take any time off to be with our friends or family. It's a lie that pushes us to see more patients, help more people, be always available. And we get it that you need us. But the truth is: We need you, dear patients. We need you to remind us of why we all went into medicine in the first place. We need you to remind us of our beloved grandmother, our great uncle, our second grade teacher. We need to be able to love you and show you compassion with all our heart. We need the connection that comes with true healing.
Starla Fitch, MD, is a practicing oculoplastic surgeon. Dr. Fitch is also an author, professional speaker, and certified life coach. She has a passion to help those in the medical field suffering from burnout. Her new book, , is now available. She is also the creator of the online community , a place for doctors, doctors-in-training, nurses, and other health professionals to connect and remember why they went into medicine in the first place. You can also connect with Dr. Fitch on , , and .
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Chances are he has, and most likely unknowingly. If you've been misled by bad medical advice your health will suffer. It is time you discover the truth. Medical research is expanding so quickly that only the most dedicated doctors can keep up with it all. Is your doctor that dedicated?
Lies My Doctor Told Me reveals the truth behind the lies told by well-meaning doctors. Whether it's recommending a low-fat diet, or warning you to avoid the sun, these medical lies can cause really harm to your health.
Does your doctor still recommend that you avoid cholesterol and eat lots of whole-grains? What about a paleo diet or ketogenic diet, have they been mentioned in an office visit? So much of the nutrition and lifestyle advice doctors give is just plain wrong, and that can be dangerous. This book will help you sort through the medical myths and the outright lies, and begin to develop a health partnership with your doctor.
We also enjoy how Dr. Berry provides patients with the tools to start a discussion with their doctors about their diet and alternatives to prescriptions. This allows both parties to work on natural health solutions as a team.
Dr. Berry admits that he left out citations for his research to keep his book short and costs down. However, we wish readers could find a list of references on his website to read the studies mentioned. Dr. Berry strongly advocates for both doctors and patients to check medical research, see who paid for the studies, and not blindly trust health advice given by doctors. We wish he made it easier for readers to do so.
Dr. Ken Berry is here to dispel the myths and misinformation that have been perpetuated by the medical and food industries for decades. This updated and expanded edition of Dr. Berry's bestseller Lies My Doctor Told Me exposes the truth behind all kinds of \"lies\" told by well-meaning but misinformed medical practitioners.
In this book, Dr. Berry will enlighten you about nutrition and life choices, their role in your health, and how to begin an educated conversation with your doctor about finding the right path for you. This book is a survival kit on your journey through the confusing, and often misleading, world of conventional medicine and includes such topics as
- How doctors are taught to think about nutrition and other preventative health measures--and how they should be thinking
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- The facts about fat intake and heart health
- The truth about the effects of whole wheat on the human body
- The role of dairy in your diet
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- The dangers and benefits of hormone therapy
- New information about inflammation and how it should be viewed by doctors
Influenced by the perverse agendas of the pharmaceutical and food industries, more than half of what was taught in medical school is no longer considered true. In Lies My Doctor Told Me, Dr. Ken Berry presents a call to arms for patients to challenge their doctors and hold them accountable, and for doctors to challenge what they've been taught in school and work to gain accurate information.
Dr. Ken Berry has been a board-certified medical doctor for over a decade. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine. After encountering his own failed health, despite following traditional medical guidelines, Dr. Berry decided to revisit what he learned in
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This can be a dangerous lie. If your doctor prescribes you medication, it may react with street drugs and make you sick or cause other problems. Drug abuse can also cause other issues your doctor may not know to look for. If you have a drug habit or addiction, your doctor may be able to help you stop.
Afraid to get into a discussion with your doctor about those vitamin supplements you buy at the grocery store? Your doctor needs to know. Some may be dangerous if you take them along with other medications or you have certain medical conditions.
You might think that telling a little white lie to your doctor isn't that big of a deal. After all, does it really matter much if you fib about how many drinks you enjoy in a week or your occasional cigarette habit?
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