Doctors not believing patients or underestimating what they are going through is an often talked-about issue, but sometimes folks do think it’s a great idea to just lie. So it stands to reasons that people who work in healthcare have a few ways to differentiate a real patient from someone just seeking attention.
Someone asked “Doctors, what do you do when you see a patient is obviously faking it?” and medical professionals shared their takes. Be warned, there will be some fairly graphic descriptions of medical procedures. Otherwise, get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences below.
