Why a doctor saying 'it's normal' can backfire

Why a doctor saying 'it's normal' can backfire. A new study from the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management suggests that when physicians try to reassure patients by saying their symptoms are "normal," patients may infer that treatment isn't necessary—and become less inclined to seek it.

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Trechos de apoio da pauta: A new study from the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management suggests that when physicians try to reassure patients by saying their symptoms are "normal," patients may infer that treatment isn't necessary—and become less inclined to seek it. Doctors may think they're saying "Don't panic." But many patients hear "Don't bother" instead.

• Ponto de atenção: doctor.
• Ponto de atenção: saying.
• Ponto de atenção: normal.

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