by Sajid Kahn, MD on August 27, 2014
"Accusing anyone of lying is serious business, but when that person is your patient, the stakes are even higher. But what do you do when a patient really is telling a lie?
How do you know when a patient is lying about his symptoms, condition and history? The short answer is “you don’t.” But, as this case study will demonstrate, you need to use all your senses, especially your powers of observation."