E21: 7 Domains of Lying (to Your Doctor)

We lie a lot. Studies suggest humans tell—on average—10 to 200 lies a day, ranging from little white lies to big lies with major consequences. It is important to think about how lying can affect our health. What happens to the mind and body when a lie is told? Clinical associate professor and family medicine physician Karly Pippitt, MD, joins this episode of 7 Domains of Women's Health to talk about why patients may lie to their doctors, and why doctors may omit information to their patients.