Few days back, I had major pain in my left ball. It was so bad that I had to go to the doctor. He said it was an infection and gave me anti biotics. THen after a week when the pain had gone away I went to the doctor again and he asked me "Are you sexually active"? And I said NO but in fact I am. He said over and over gain "Are you sure"? And I kept on denying it so he just left it alone. Was it ok to lie about it or not?
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January 4th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
It is never a good idea to lie to your doctor about anything. They are there to help you, not judge you, so don’t be afraid to be completely honest. He may have given you reasoning behind your infection and tips to prevent it from happening again. Maybe he though it was an STI. Who knows.
I have no medical knowledge but I would assume in this case it’s nothing to freak over, but be sure to be honest with your doctor from now on.
January 4th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
No, its not okay to lie to a doctor in ANY circumstances.
January 4th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
you should never lie to your doctor. He/she is the only person you should be completely honest with, he probably knows you were lying though.
January 4th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
No it wasn’t. He’s a doctor, he knows what he’s doing and he’s doing it for your health. Dx
January 4th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
you should tell him the truth because he can help you Better than he would be able too if you lie too him
January 4th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
NO, they are there to help you and if you lie to them, they could end up giving you a bad diagnosis.
January 4th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
how ridiculous to lie. who do you think the doctor will tell?
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January 4th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
I wouldn’t. He or she has heard and seen everything and their job is to prevent pain and conditions from developing.