When Patient and Physician Disagree on Treatment
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One challenge I face in medicine is how to discuss areas of disagreement with patients. Recently, I had a gentleman come in to discuss some labs ordered by his naturopathic provider. The lab work indicated a disease process not supported by the current medical literature. Yet, he derived not only comfort from the diagnosis but also hope for treatment. He felt better on a treatment regimen that I considered suspect. He requested my review of his results and also support for the plan of care he selected. I chose my words carefully.
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